Radeon R5 M315 vs GeForce GT 625M
Radeon R5 M315
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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 R5 M315 is positioned at rank 571 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 R5 M315
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 R5 M315 | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M315 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 R5 M315 and GeForce GT 625M
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 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 R5 M315 scores 489 and the GeForce GT 625M reaches 485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 625M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 384 (GeForce GT 625M). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 489 | 485 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz+8% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | 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 R5 M315 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 625M) — the GeForce GT 625M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 625M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 350W (GeForce GT 625M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.8+66% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 625M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Jet | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #922 | #828 |
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