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GeForce 810M
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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 810M is positioned at rank 317 and the GeForce GT 420 is on rank 214, so the GeForce GT 420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 810M.
| Insight | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 420 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 810M and GeForce GT 420
GeForce 810M
The GeForce 810M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 420 points.
GeForce GT 420
The GeForce GT 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810M scores 420 and the GeForce GT 420 reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 810M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 810M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 420 | 432+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+13% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 810M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 420 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 420) — the GeForce 810M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 810M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce 810M) vs None (GeForce GT 420). Decoder: NVDEC vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 810M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420).
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 810M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 810M | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-48% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7+87% | 6.8 |
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