Mobility Radeon HD 3850 vs GeForce GT 625
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is positioned at rank 620 and the GeForce GT 625 is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT 625 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3850.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GT 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 625 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3850 and GeForce GT 625
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.
GeForce GT 625
The GeForce GT 625 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the GeForce GT 625 reaches 375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 625 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 352 (GeForce GT 625). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366 | 375+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+127% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+31% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 44+10% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 704 KB+780% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 625 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 625's 200W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 250W (GeForce GT 625). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+284% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 625 launched at $60 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 25.0 (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 offers 2.5% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $60-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 25.0+2% |
| Codename | Broadway | GF100 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #618 |
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