GeForce G210M
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce G210M vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce G210M

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 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
1526%
#429
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
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

⚠️ 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 G210M 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 10841.1% 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.

InsightGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-10841.1%)
Leading raw performance (+10841.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 G210M and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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 G210M scores 129 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 10841.1%. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G210M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
129
14,114+10841%
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
256
1920+650%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+1169%
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1680 MHz+69%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
120+400%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G210M 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 G210M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce 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%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G210M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
10.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G210M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce G210M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) 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.

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
16W-90%
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
8.1
88.2+989%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce G210MGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GM108
TU106
Release
March 25 2016
January 7 2019
Ranking
#864
#168