NVIDIA GeForce 825M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M

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Performance
GeForce 825M98% better
1,756.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 540M
8881% of 104,598

The GeForce 825M has 98% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 825M
No data available
GeForce GT 540M
No data available

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce 825M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 825M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the Kepler 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GK208) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 825M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The 825M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 941 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 825M has the 382nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.68% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF108) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 540M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 540M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 672 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 540M has the 471st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKepler 2.0Fermi
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2014Q1 2011
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Display FPS for BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite

FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite
GeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
Low - 720p
69 FPS
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Medium - 768p
38 FPS
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High - 768p
31 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce 825M98% better
1,756.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 540M
8881% of 104,598

The GeForce 825M has 98% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce 825M is ranked 382nd with a score of 1,756.5, and the GeForce GT 540M is ranked 471st with a score of 888.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 825M
No data available
GeForce GT 540M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 825M and the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R5 M3351,784+2%
Radeon R5 M2551,784+2%
GeForce 825M1,756.5
GeForce GT 640M1,728-2%
FirePro M41001,728-2%
GeForce GT 620M933.5-47%
GeForce GT 625M921-48%
GeForce GT 540M888-49%
Radeon HD 6630M877-50%
Mobility Radeon HD 5650855.5-51%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
7,416
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,150
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,859.5
(+88.02%)
989
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
49
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PassMark G3D Mark
782
(+63.26%)
479
PassMark G2D Mark
250
(+184.09%)
88
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
CodenameGK208GF108
ArchitectureKepler 2.0Fermi
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors1,020 million585 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
Memory Size1,024 MB1,024 MB
Memory TypeDDR3DDR3
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/s28.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8MXM-A (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)33 W35 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
CUDA Cores38496
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)22
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)3216
Render Output Units (ROP)84
Core Clock Speed850 MHz672 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)941 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
Pixel Fill Rate7.53 GPixel/s2.69 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate30.11 GTexel/s10.75 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance722.7 GFLOPS258 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance30.11 GFLOPS21.5 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce 825MGeForce GT 540M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)5.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.