
GeForce GT 1010 vs Radeon 620

GeForce GT 1010
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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 GT 1010 is positioned at rank 98 and the Radeon 620 is on rank 375, so the GeForce GT 1010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 620
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1010 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 620.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $70 for the GeForce GT 1010, it costs 29% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 37.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 GT 1010 and Radeon 620

GeForce GT 1010
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.

Radeon 620
The Radeon 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 954 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 1010 scores 972 and the Radeon 620 reaches 954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1010 is built on Pascal while the Radeon 620 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GT 1010) vs 384 (Radeon 620). Raw compute: 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 620). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 972+2% | 954 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7516 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+43% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 1010) vs 128 KB (Radeon 620) — the GeForce GT 1010 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 1010 draws 30W versus the Radeon 620's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1010) vs 350W (Radeon 620). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 147mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.4+70% | 19.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon 620 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon 620 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) vs 19.1 (Radeon 620) — the Radeon 620 offers 37.4% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1010 | Radeon 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-30% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $50-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.9 | 19.1+37% |
| Codename | GP108 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | January 13 2021 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #895 | #898 |
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