
Radeon 625 vs GeForce 940A

Radeon 625
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GeForce 940A
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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 Radeon 625 is positioned at rank 357 and the GeForce 940A is on rank 320, so the GeForce 940A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 625
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 625 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 625 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 940A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 625.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $80 for the GeForce 940A, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 Radeon 625 and GeForce 940A

Radeon 625
The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.

GeForce 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 625 scores 1,077 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 625 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 625) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,077 | 1,107+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1124 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon 625) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 625 draws 50W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 625) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 21.5 | 33.5+56% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 625 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 940A launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon 625 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon 625) vs 13.8 (GeForce 940A) — the Radeon 625 offers 55.8% better value. The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+56% | 13.8 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GM108 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #858 | #853 |
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