GeForce G210M vs RADEON X800 SE
GeForce G210M
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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 X800 SE is on rank 719, 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 X800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RADEON X800 SE 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 RADEON X800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G210M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X800 SE 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 X800 SE
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 X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G210M scores 129 and the RADEON X800 SE reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G210M) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 130 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 2560+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+2821% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 2900 MHz+192% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce G210M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 SE has 256 MB. The GeForce G210M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G210M) vs 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G210M) vs 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the RADEON X800 SE's 55W — a 109.9% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) vs 350W (RADEON X800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-71% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+238% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce G210M | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GM108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | March 25 2016 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #864 | #98 |
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