GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 6410D

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 220

2008Core: 602 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 6410D

2011Core: 830 MHz
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GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 6410D Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 6410D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 6410D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 220

2008

Why buy it

  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($69 MSRP vs $70 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 236W instead of 375W, a 139W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6410D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon HD 6410D

2011

Why buy it

  • 2.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • More future proof: TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 58.9% higher power demand at 375W vs 236W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 6410D is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.8% in PassMark G3D (237 vs 222), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 220 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 6410D makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 more expensive on MSRP at $70 vs $69, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.2% (3.4 vs 3.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 6410D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 220 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 6410D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 220

The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.

AMD

Radeon HD 6410D

The Radeon HD 6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 237 points. Launch price was $699.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 220 scores 222 versus the Radeon HD 6410D's 237 — the Radeon HD 6410D leads by 6.8%. The GeForce GT 220 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6410D uses TeraScale 3, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GT 220) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6410D). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6410D).

FeatureGeForce GT 220Radeon HD 6410D
G3D Mark Score
222
237+7%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
TeraScale 3
Process Node
65 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
240
1536 ×2+540%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
2.55 TFLOPS ×2+310%
ROPs
32
32 ×2
TMUs
80
96 ×2+20%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 220 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6410D leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 220Radeon HD 6410D
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 220 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6410D carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 220 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 220 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6410D. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 220) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6410D) — the Radeon HD 6410D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 220Radeon HD 6410D
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 220 draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 6410D's 375W — a 45.5% difference. The GeForce GT 220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6410D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GT 220Radeon HD 6410D
TDP
236W-37%
375W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
65°C
Perf/Watt
0.9+50%
0.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 220 came in at $69, while the Radeon HD 6410D launched at $70. On MSRP, GeForce GT 220 was 1.4% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.2 (GeForce GT 220) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 6410D) — the Radeon HD 6410D offers 6.2% better value. The newer card here is Radeon HD 6410D (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce GT 220Radeon HD 6410D
MSRP
$69-1%
$70
Performance per Dollar
3.2
3.4+6%
Codename
GT200
Antilles
Release
June 16 2008
March 8 2011
Ranking
#802
#583

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