CPU
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GeForce 710A
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Radeon HD 8410G
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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 Radeon HD 8410G is on rank 116, so the Radeon HD 8410G 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 Radeon HD 8410G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8410G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8410G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8410G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $62), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1145.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1145.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 Radeon HD 8410G
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.
Radeon HD 8410G
The Radeon HD 8410G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 710A scores 433 and the Radeon HD 8410G reaches 435 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8410G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710A) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8410G). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8410G).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 433 | 435 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+254% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 8410G has 512 MB. The GeForce 710A offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8410G) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8410G). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 710A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8410G). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8410G).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 710A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8410G's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8410G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+495% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710A launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $62, while the Radeon HD 8410G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8410G costs 91.9% less ($57 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (GeForce 710A) vs 87.0 (Radeon HD 8410G) — the Radeon HD 8410G offers 1142.9% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 8410G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-13% | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $5-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 87.0+1143% |
| Codename | GM108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #810 | #460 |
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