Radeon HD 6490M vs GeForce GT 625
Radeon HD 6490M
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GeForce GT 625
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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 6490M is positioned at rank 255 and the GeForce GT 625 is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT 625 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 6490M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6490M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 625 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6490M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6490M and GeForce GT 625
Radeon HD 6490M
The Radeon HD 6490M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 378 points.
GeForce GT 625
The GeForce GT 625 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6490M scores 378 and the GeForce GT 625 reaches 375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6490M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 625 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6490M) vs 352 (GeForce GT 625). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6490M) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 378 | 375 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+173% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+53% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48+9% | 44 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 704 KB+267% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6490M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 625 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6490M draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 625's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6490M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6490M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 625). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+163% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6490M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6490M | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GF100 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #654 | #618 |
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