GeForce 610M vs Radeon HD 2600 XT

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 610M is positioned at rank 49 and the Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 677, so the GeForce 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 610M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

99%

#39

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

186%

#41

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

169%

#42

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

168%

#46

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

153%

#47

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

152%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

93%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2600 XT

#666

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7646%

#668

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6931%

#669

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6913%

#673

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6286%

#674

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6243%

#676

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

100%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

96%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

94%

#682

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

91%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

86%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#686

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

80%

#687

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

77%

#688

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

75%

#689

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

74%

#690

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

72%

#691

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2600 XT.

Insight	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 610M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 610M holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 106.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+106.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 610M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2600 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 610M and Radeon HD 2600 XT

GeForce 610M

The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

Radeon HD 2600 XT

The Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 283 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 610M scores 292 and the Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT).

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
G3D Mark Score	292+3%	283
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+30%	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+300%	48 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 610M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2600 XT's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon HD 2600 XT
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	8.8	11.3+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 610M costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (GeForce 610M) vs 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the GeForce 610M offers 105.6% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).