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GeForce 210
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Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 X1800 GTO is on rank 348, so the Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 291.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+291.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 X1800 GTO
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 X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 138 | 141+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4608+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+2502% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2250 MHz+117% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 288+1100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 1 MB+614% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1800 GTO 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce 210) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 187.1% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-97% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.8+2660% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 and now averages $20. The GeForce 210 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (GeForce 210) vs 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the GeForce 210 offers 294.3% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce 210 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-80% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6+294% | 7.0 |
| Codename | GP108B | Navi 21 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #643 | #42 |
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