Radeon R4E 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 R4E is positioned at rank 235 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 R4E

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1490%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1431%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1414%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1412%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1409%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1401%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1383%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1378%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1366%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1362%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1345%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1318%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1317%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#220

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1643%

#235

Radeon R4E

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#236

Radeon HD4650

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#237

Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#238

Radeon R5 M240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#239

Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

97%

#240

RADEON HD 6350

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

95%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

92%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

91%

#248

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

90%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

89%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

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 GeForce GT 425M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R4E.

Insight	Radeon R4E	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 Radeon R4E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R4E holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R4E	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4E and GeForce GT 425M

Radeon R4E

The Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.

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 R4E scores 487 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4E) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon R4E	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	487	499+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS+115%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB+200%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R4E	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 R4E 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R4E) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 425M) — the Radeon R4E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R4E	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4E 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 R4E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R4E	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	50W	45W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	9.7	11.1+14%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4E costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon R4E) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the Radeon R4E offers 22% better value. The Radeon R4E is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).