GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4330

NVIDIA

GeForce 210

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 4330

2008Core: 575 MHz

GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4330 Performance Spectrum

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 4330 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4330: 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

  • βœ…3.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • βœ…Radeon HD 4330 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 210 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • βœ…Draws 10W instead of 95W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2019 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Radeon HD 4330

2008

Why buy it

  • βœ…Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 210 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌850% higher power demand at 95W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 210 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.2% in PassMark G3D (138 vs 135), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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 2008. 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 priced the same on MSRP at $50 vs $50, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2.2% (2.8 vs 2.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 4330 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 4330

The Radeon HD 4330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points. Launch price was $130.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Radeon HD 4330 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 4330 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4330). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4330).

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4330
G3D Mark Score
138+2%
135
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale
Process Node
14 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7972 TFLOPS+8%
0.736 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
144 KB+13%
128 KB
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 4330 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4330
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 4330 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 4330. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 210) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4330) β€” the GeForce 210 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4330
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 4330's 95W β€” a 161.9% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4330). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4330
TDP
10W-89%
95W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
1x 6-pin
Length
168mm
β€”
Height
69mm
β€”
Slots
1
β€”
Temp (Load)
75Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
13.8+886%
1.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 210 came in at $50, while the Radeon HD 4330 launched at $50. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.8 (GeForce 210) vs 2.7 (Radeon HD 4330) β€” the GeForce 210 offers 3.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 210 (2019 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce 210Radeon HD 4330
MSRP
$50
$50
Performance per Dollar
2.8+4%
2.7
Codename
GP108B
RV770
Release
February 20 2019
October 21 2008
Ranking
#643
#920

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