GeForce 310M vs Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

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. The GeForce 310M is positioned at rank #613 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310M

#603

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4274%

#605

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3875%

#606

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3865%

#610

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3514%

#611

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3490%

#613

GeForce 310M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

98%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

98%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

98%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

97%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

95%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

94%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

93%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

91%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

89%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 310M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 310M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 310M	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU 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.

GeForce 310M Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 310M and Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

GeForce 310M

The GeForce 310M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points.

Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 310M scores 127 and the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GeForce 310M	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
G3D Mark Score	127	129+2%
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 310M	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 310M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU has 0 MB. The GeForce 310M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 310M	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310M) vs 12_1 (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 310M	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
DirectX	10.1	12_1+19%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 310M draws 33W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU's 7W — a 130% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310M) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.