GeForce 210 vs Radeon HD 8180
GeForce 210
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Radeon HD 8180
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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 8180 is on rank 496, so the Radeon HD 8180 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 8180
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). 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 8180 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8180.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $5 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 8180.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 8180
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 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Radeon HD 8180 reaches 135 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 8180 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8180). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 138+2% | 135 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz+34% | 775 MHz |
| 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 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8180 has 512 MB. The GeForce 210 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 210) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8180) — the GeForce 210 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Radeon HD 8180's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8180). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-80% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8+411% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (GeForce 210) vs 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) — the GeForce 210 offers 2.2% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6+2% | 27.0 |
| Codename | GP108B | Venus |
| Release | February 20 2019 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #643 | #745 |
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