NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GT 525M
7991% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile3,332% better
27,41926% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 3,332% better performance than the GeForce GT 525M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 525M
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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 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 525M 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 525M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 600 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 23 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 525M has the 480th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 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 RTX 3060 Mobile includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3060 Mobile has the 87th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.21% 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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiAmpere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2011Q1 2021
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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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 Star Wars Outlaws
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GeForce GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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30 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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28 FPS
High - 1080p
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24 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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19 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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18 FPS
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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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile23.4+31%
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile17.8

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 GT 525M
7991% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile3,332% better
27,41926% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 3,332% better performance than the GeForce GT 525M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GT 525M is ranked 480th with a score of 799, and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 525M
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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 525M and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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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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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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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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8,222
3DMark Time Spy Score
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8,322
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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104,826
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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20,609
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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82,460
3DMark 11 Performance Score
901
23,069
(+2,460.38%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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187
PassMark G3D Mark
461
13,360
(+2,798.05%)
PassMark G2D Mark
95
582
(+512.63%)
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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
CodenameGF108GA106
ArchitectureFermiAmpere
Process Size40 nm8 nm
Transistors585 million12,000 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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Memory Size1,024 MB6 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth28.8 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB3 MB

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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)23 W80 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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
CUDA Cores963,840
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)230
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16120
Render Output Units (ROP)448
Tensor Cores--120
Ray Tracing Cores--30
Core Clock Speed600 MHz900 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,425 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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate2.4 GPixel/s68.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate9.6 GTexel/s171 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance230.4 GFLOPS10.94 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance19.2 GFLOPS171 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 GT 525MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX12 (11_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.8

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