GeForce 610M
VS
Radeon R1E

GeForce 610M vs Radeon R1E

NVIDIA

GeForce 610M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The GeForce 610M is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 610M

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
99%
#39
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
186%
#41
169%
#42
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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 610M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R1E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 610M.

InsightGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)
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. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon R1E, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 137.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+137.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 610M and Radeon R1E

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 610M scores 292 and the Radeon R1E reaches 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
G3D Mark Score
292
301+3%
Architecture
Maxwell
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
384+200%
128
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS+60%
0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
2200 MHz+87%
ROPs
8+100%
4
TMUs
24+200%
8
L1 Cache
192 KB+500%
32 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 610M) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 610M) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
None
1.0
OpenGL
4.1
4.5+10%
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 610M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
Encoder
No
VCE 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
8.8
20.1+128%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 610M costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (GeForce 610M) vs 6.1 (Radeon R1E) — the GeForce 610M offers 139.3% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 610MRadeon R1E
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$20-59%
$49
Performance per Dollar
14.6+139%
6.1
Codename
GM108
Dragon Range
Release
March 13 2015
January 3 2023
Ranking
#847
#843