GeForce 810A vs Radeon HD 2900 XT
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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 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT is on rank 666, so the GeForce 810A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 2900 XT
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.
Radeon HD 2900 XT
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT reaches 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2900 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 660 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 480+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+167% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 810A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 810A) vs UVD+ (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 2900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD+ |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2900 XT's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 25W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8 | 26.4+33% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 0.6% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | Radeon HD 2900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-75% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8 | 33.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | Thames |
| Release | July 22 2014 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #832 | #883 |
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