
Mobility Radeon HD 5650 vs GeForce GT 525M

Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is positioned at rank 590 and the GeForce GT 525M is on rank 183, so the GeForce GT 525M 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 5650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 525M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 525M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5650.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 525M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 525M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.3%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5650 and GeForce GT 525M

Mobility Radeon HD 5650
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 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: 441 points.

GeForce GT 525M
The GeForce GT 525M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 scores 441 and the GeForce GT 525M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 525M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 525M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 441 | 451+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+49% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M). Vulkan: No vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (FL11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | No | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+5% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 525M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 525M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 525M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8 | 9.0+2% |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) — the GeForce GT 525M offers 2% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 15.0+2% |
| Codename | Broadway | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #726 |
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