
GeForce 610M vs Radeon R1E

GeForce 610M
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 610M
Performance Per Dollar
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.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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)
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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).
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon 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 |
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