Radeon R5 M315 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 R5 M315 is positioned at rank 571 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 R5 M315

#561

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3330%

#563

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3019%

#564

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3011%

#568

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2738%

#569

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2719%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

100%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

97%

#580

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

97%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

93%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

92%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

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% 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 R5 M315.

Insight	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 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 512.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+512.3%)
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 R5 M315 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M315 and GeForce GT 425M

Radeon R5 M315

The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 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 R5 M315 scores 489 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	489	499+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS+56%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	32+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB+150%	32 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	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 R5 M315 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. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	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
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	6.5	11.1+71%

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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): 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 506.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).