Radeon R4E vs GeForce GT 625M
Radeon R4E
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GeForce GT 625M
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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 R4E is positioned at rank 235 and the GeForce GT 625M is on rank 219, so the GeForce GT 625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R4E
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R4E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 625M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R4E 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 R4E and GeForce GT 625M
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 625M
The GeForce GT 625M 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: 485 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R4E scores 487 and the GeForce GT 625M reaches 485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 625M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4E) vs 384 (GeForce GT 625M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 487 | 485 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+25% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+18% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R4E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 625M offers 300% 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 625M) — the Radeon R4E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4E draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 625M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 625M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.8+11% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4E is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GK107 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #773 | #828 |
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