Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual vs GeForce GT 425M

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 8450G + HD 8750M Dual is positioned at rank 562 and the GeForce GT 425M is on rank 159, so the GeForce GT 425M 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 HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

#551

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3231%

#553

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2929%

#554

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2921%

#558

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2657%

#559

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2638%

#561

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#562

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#563

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#564

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#566

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#567

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#569

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#570

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#571

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

97%

#572

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

96%

#573

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#574

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#575

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#576

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 425M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#149

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#151

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#152

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#156

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#157

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 425M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 425M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 425M holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 494% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+494%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual and GeForce GT 425M

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.

GeForce GT 425M

The GeForce GT 425M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual scores 504 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	504+1%	499
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs No (GeForce GT 425M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	No
Decoder	UVD 3.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	50W	45W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	10.1	11.1+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 425M costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 488.2% better value.