GeForce GT625M vs Radeon HD 7470M
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 7470M is on rank 106, so the Radeon HD 7470M 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 7470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT625M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7470M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7470M holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $45), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 262.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+262.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 7470M
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 7470M
The Radeon HD 7470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 408 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT625M scores 422 and the Radeon HD 7470M reaches 408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT625M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7470M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT625M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7470M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470M).
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 422+3% | 408 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+198% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7470M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT625M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT625M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7470M's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT625M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7470M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-55% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4+129% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470M costs 73.3% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) vs 34.0 (Radeon HD 7470M) — the Radeon HD 7470M offers 261.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | Radeon HD 7470M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $12-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 34.0+262% |
| Codename | GK107 | Wimbledon |
| Release | March 22 2012 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #828 | #531 |
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