NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M
The GeForce GT 525M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GT 425M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 425M and the GeForce GT 525M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M GPU
The GeForce GT 425M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2010. Its GF108 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 800 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 25.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 23 W.
The GeForce GT 425M has the 481st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.72% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M GPU
The GeForce GT 525M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2011. Its GF108 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 23 W.
The GeForce GT 525M has the 477th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.76% 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.
| Info | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2010 | Q1 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 525M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GT 425M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 425M is ranked 481st with a score of 753, and the GeForce GT 525M is ranked 477th with a score of 799.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 425M and the GeForce GT 525M 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | 855.5 | +14% |
| FirePro M2000 | 841 | +12% |
| Radeon HD 7570M | 829 | +10% |
| GeForce GT 435M | 799 | +6% |
| GeForce GT 525M | 799 | +6% |
| Radeon HD 7550M | 756 | +0% |
| GeForce GT 425M | 753 | |
| Radeon HD 7610M | 749 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 420M | 685 | -9% |
| Radeon HD 6490M | 601 | -20% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 832 | 901 (+8.29%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 528 (+14.78%) | 460 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 172 (+82.98%) | 94 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF108 | GF108 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 585 million | 585 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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 23 W | 23 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device 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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 96 | 96 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 560 MHz | 600 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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2.24 GPixel/s | 2.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 8.96 GTexel/s | 9.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 215 GFLOPS | 230.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 17.92 GFLOPS | 19.2 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.
| Spec | GeForce GT 425M | GeForce GT 525M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 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.