GeForce 610M vs Radeon R5E

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

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%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% 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 R5E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 127.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+127.1%)	❌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.

GeForce 610M Benchmark Check

Radeon R5E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 610M and Radeon R5E

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 R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 610M scores 292 versus the Radeon R5E's 315 — the Radeon R5E leads by 7.9%. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
G3D Mark Score	292	315+8%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+10%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
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 0.25 MB (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 610M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 610M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 610M	Radeon R5E
TDP	33W	15W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	8.8	21.0+139%

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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 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce 610M offers 128.1% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).