Radeon 625 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon 625
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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. The Radeon 625 is positioned at rank #357 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 625
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon 625?
The comparison between the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the Radeon 625 serves as a clear demonstration of the gap between a high-performance desktop beast and budget mobile rebrand. The RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 powerhouse from the Ampere generation, while the Radeon 625 was an entry-level mobile GPU released in 2019, essentially representing legacy entry-level technology.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 3060 Ti is more than 20 times faster, offering hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, AI-powered DLSS, and much larger, faster memory. The Radeon 625 lacks the compute power and modern feature set needed for today's gaming and creative tasks, struggling to maintain playable frame rates even in very old titles. The RTX card is a high-performance 1440p beast, whereas the Radeon 625 is now a legacy mobile component found in budget office laptops.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the vastly superior choice for any modern gaming or work environment. Transitioning from a legacy budget mobile setup to a modern dedicated card like the 3060 Ti will result in a night-and-day difference in speed, visual quality, and overall system responsiveness.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1478% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 625.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1478%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1478%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 173% better value per dollar than the Radeon 625.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+173%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 625 scores 1,077 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1478%. The Radeon 625 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 625) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,077 | 16,995+1478% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3584+833% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1520% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1777 MHz+74% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3.5 MB+3789% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3 MB+2208% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 625 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon 625) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3 MB+2208% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 625 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 625 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 625) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 21.5 | 100.0+365% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 625 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon 625 costs 82.7% less ($239 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon 625) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 173.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 625 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-70% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 58.8+173% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GA106 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #858 | #114 |
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