GeForce G210M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 G210M is positioned at rank #436 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210M

#426

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1683%

#428

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1526%

#429

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1522%

#433

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1384%

#434

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1374%

#436

GeForce G210M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

91%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7701.6% 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 G210M.

Insight	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7701.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7701.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce G210M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G210M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce G210M

The GeForce G210M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce G210M scores 129 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 7701.6%. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G210M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	129	10,064+7702%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	256	2560+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5084 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1645%
Boost Clock	993 MHz	1733 MHz+75%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G210M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G210M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G210M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G210M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce G210M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 167.3% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.