Radeon 625
VS
GeForce 940A

Radeon 625 vs GeForce 940A

AMD

Radeon 625

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 940A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

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 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 625

#347
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1008%
#349
914%
#350
911%
#354
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
829%
#355
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
823%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
99%
#361
99%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
97%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
97%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
94%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
93%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
92%
#372
Radeon HD 7660G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A

#310
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
784%
#312
711%
#313
709%
#317
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
645%
#318
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
641%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
100%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
99%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
98%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
97%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
93%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
92%
#333
GeForce 730A
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
92%
#334
GeForce GT 745A
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
90%
#335
GeForce 710A
MSRP: $35|Avg: $62
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon 625GeForce 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.

InsightRadeon 625GeForce 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeon 625GeForce 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)

FeatureRadeon 625GeForce 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.

FeatureRadeon 625GeForce 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.

FeatureRadeon 625GeForce 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).

FeatureRadeon 625GeForce 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