GeForce 810A vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 810A is positioned at rank #433 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 810A
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 810A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2054.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 810A.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2054.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2054.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 259.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce 810A.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+259.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 810A and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 810A scores 655 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 2054.8%. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 14,114+2055% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1920+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+996% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1680 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 120+650% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.9 MB+1362% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 810A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 810A) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-79% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8 | 88.2+345% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce 810A costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 258.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-71% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-83% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 117.6+259% |
| Codename | GM108 | TU106 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #832 | #168 |
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