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GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290

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NVIDIA

GeForce 210

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 4290

2009Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 210
1 GB 10
138
0.0%
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brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
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Radeon HD 4290
0.5 GB 190
141
+2.2%
brand logoRadeon HD 2350
brand logoRadeon HD 6250
brand logoRadeon HD 6290
brand logoRadeon HD 4250
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brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT

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.

GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce 210
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4290
low6 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS
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GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 210

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 17.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.8 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Radeon HD 4290 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 210 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 10W instead of 190W, a 180W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2019 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌16700% longer card at 168mm vs 1mm.

Radeon HD 4290

2009

Why buy it

  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 168mm, a 167mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2009 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    20% HIGHER MSRP
    $60 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.4 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
  • ❌1800% higher power demand at 190W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 4290 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.2% in PassMark G3D (141 vs 138), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 210 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2009. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 210 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $10 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $60, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 17.4% (2.8 vs 2.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon HD 4290 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4290 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

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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).

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon 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
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 210 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 4290 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4290
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 210 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4290 carries 512 MB. GeForce 210 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 210 and 64-bit on the Radeon HD 4290. 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.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon 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
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 210) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4290). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4290
DirectX
10.1
10.1
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 210) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 2.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4290
Encoder
None
UVD 2
Decoder
PureVideo VP4
UVD 2
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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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.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon 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
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 210 came in at $50, while the Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60. On MSRP, GeForce 210 was 16.7% cheaper ($10 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.8 (GeForce 210) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 4290) — the GeForce 210 offers 16.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 210 (2019 vs 2009).

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4290
MSRP
$50-17%
$60
Performance per Dollar
2.8+17%
2.4
Codename
GP108B
RV790
Release
February 20 2019
April 2 2009
Ranking
#643
#762
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