GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 6290M
GeForce 210
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 6290M is on rank 597, so the Radeon HD 6290M 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 6290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). 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 6290M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6290M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6290M
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 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 138 | 140+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6290M has 512 MB. The GeForce 210 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-87% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8+626% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | GP108B | Blackcomb |
| Release | February 20 2019 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #643 | #654 |
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