GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290
GeForce 210
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Radeon HD 4290
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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 GeForce 210 is positioned at rank 599 and the Radeon HD 4290 is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 4290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The GeForce 210 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 210 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $10 for the Radeon HD 4290, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 95.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 GeForce 210 and Radeon HD 4290
GeForce 210
The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Radeon HD 4290 reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 4290 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4290). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 138 | 141+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 210 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4290 has 512 MB. The GeForce 210 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 210) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) — the GeForce 210 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 210) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4290). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 210) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 4290's 190W — a 180% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4290). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-95% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8+1871% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The GeForce 210 costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (GeForce 210) vs 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) — the GeForce 210 offers 95.7% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-17% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6+96% | 14.1 |
| Codename | GP108B | RV790 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #643 | #762 |
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