GeForce GT625M vs Radeon HD 3850 AGP
GeForce GT625M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT625M is positioned at rank 195 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP is on rank 283, so the GeForce GT625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT625M.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $130), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 182.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+182.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT625M and Radeon HD 3850 AGP
GeForce GT625M
The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT625M scores 422 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT625M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT625M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 422 | 432+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+141% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT625M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT625M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the Radeon HD 3850 AGP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M) vs None (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT625M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 3850 AGP's 130W — a 97.1% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT625M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-65% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4+185% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT625M costs 65.4% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) vs 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the GeForce GT625M offers 184.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-65% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4+185% | 3.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 22 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #828 | #503 |
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