Radeon 3020e vs GeForce GT 425M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 425M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#149

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#151

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#152

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#156

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#157

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 425M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 425M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 425M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the Radeon 3020e, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 93.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+93.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Radeon 3020e Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3020e and GeForce GT 425M

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

GeForce GT 425M

The GeForce GT 425M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	505+1%	499
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+196%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3020e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 425M) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs No (GeForce GT 425M). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
Encoder	VCN 1.0	No
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	50W	45W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	10.1	11.1+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 425M costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 94.2% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).