GeForce G210M vs Radeon HD 8180
GeForce G210M
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Radeon HD 8180
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce G210M is positioned at rank 436 and the Radeon HD 8180 is on rank 496, so the GeForce G210M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8180
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8180 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210M.
| Insight | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8180 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 Radeon HD 8180
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.
Radeon HD 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G210M scores 129 and the Radeon HD 8180 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8180 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8180). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G210M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 135+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+95% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz+28% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G210M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8180) — the GeForce G210M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the Radeon HD 8180's 50W — a 103% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8180). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-68% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+200% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce G210M | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Venus |
| Release | March 25 2016 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #864 | #745 |
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