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GeForce 710A
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 710A is positioned at rank 335 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is on rank 590, so the GeForce 710A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 710A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $62), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 110.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710A and Mobility Radeon HD 5650
GeForce 710A
The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 441 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 710A scores 433 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 reaches 441 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710A is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710A) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 433 | 441+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 710A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 has 1 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710A) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Vulkan: 1.0 vs No. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | No |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 710A) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 710A draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5650's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710A) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+49% | 8.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710A launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $62, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 costs 51.6% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (GeForce 710A) vs 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers 110% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-77% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $30-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 14.7+110% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #846 |
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