GeForce G210 vs Radeon R5 220

CPU

GPU

GeForce G210

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

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Radeon R5 220

2013Core: 947 MHz

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GeForce G210 vs Radeon R5 220 Performance Spectrum

GeForce G210

0.5 GB 30

148

+0.7%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 220

1 GB 275

147

0.0%

Radeon HD 3200

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

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.

GeForce G210 vs Radeon R5 220 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce G210 vs Radeon R5 220: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce G210

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 275W, a 245W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R5 220 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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42.9% HIGHER MSRP
$50 MSRPvs$35 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.0 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).

Radeon R5 220

2013

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.2 vs 3.0 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌816.7% higher power demand at 275W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R5 220 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce G210 instead at 148 vs 147, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce G210 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R5 220 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $15 cheaper on MSRP at $35 vs $50, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 41.9% (4.2 vs 3.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R5 220 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce G210 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce G210 vs Radeon R5 220 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce G210

The GeForce G210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon R5 220

The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce G210 scores 148 and the Radeon R5 220 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G210) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
G3D Mark Score	148	147
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	4.849 TFLOPS+330%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	144 KB	640 KB+344%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce G210 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R5 220 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G210 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 220 carries 1 GB. Radeon R5 220 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce G210 and 128-bit on the Radeon R5 220. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce G210) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce G210) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	11.2
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G210) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G210 draws 30W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 160.7% difference. The GeForce G210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
TDP	30W-89%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	100	—
Perf/Watt	4.9+880%	0.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce G210 came in at $50, while the Radeon R5 220 launched at $35. On MSRP, Radeon R5 220 was 30% cheaper ($15 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.0 (GeForce G210) vs 4.2 (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 40% better value. The newer card here is GeForce G210 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce G210	Radeon R5 220
MSRP	$50	$35-30%
Performance per Dollar	3.0	4.2+40%
Codename	GP108	Hawaii
Release	May 17 2017	November 5 2013
Ranking	#641	#316

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