Radeon HD 3850 vs GeForce GT625M
Radeon HD 3850
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GeForce GT625M
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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 HD 3850 is positioned at rank 308 and the GeForce GT625M is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT625M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $179), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 318.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+318.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 HD 3850 and GeForce GT625M
Radeon HD 3850
The Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GT625M
The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3850 scores 401 versus the GeForce GT625M's 422 — the GeForce GT625M leads by 5.2%. The Radeon HD 3850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT625M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850) vs 384 (GeForce GT625M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 401 | 422+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+141% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+5% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 3850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT625M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3850) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT625M) — the Radeon HD 3850 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,DivX,MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,DivX,MPEG-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GT625M's 45W — a 97.1% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 3850) vs 350W (GeForce GT625M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 45W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 208mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 9.4+203% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT625M costs 74.9% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon HD 3850) vs 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) — the GeForce GT625M offers 327.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $45-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 9.4+327% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #503 | #828 |
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