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GeForce 310
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 310 is positioned at rank 577 and the Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, so the GeForce 310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6290M.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 310 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 310 and Radeon HD 6290M
GeForce 310
The GeForce 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 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 310 scores 143 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143+2% | 140 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310 | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 310) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6290M) — the GeForce 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 310 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+126% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Blackcomb |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #810 | #654 |
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