Radeon HD 7560D vs GeForce GT 525M
Radeon HD 7560D
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GeForce GT 525M
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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 7560D is positioned at rank 244 and the GeForce GT 525M is on rank 183, so the GeForce GT 525M 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 7560D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 525M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7560D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 525M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7560D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7560D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 7560D and GeForce GT 525M
Radeon HD 7560D
The Radeon HD 7560D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 452 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GT 525M
The GeForce GT 525M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7560D scores 452 and the GeForce GT 525M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7560D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 525M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 525M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 452 | 451 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+281% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+1300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7560D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 525M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 525M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 525M) — the Radeon HD 7560D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (FL11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+5% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7560D) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 525M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon HD 7560D) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7560D draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 525M's 50W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 525M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 9.0+291% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7560D costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) — the Radeon HD 7560D offers 100.7% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $101 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1+101% | 15.0 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK107 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #454 | #726 |
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