GeForce GT 610 vs FirePro RG220

GeForce GT 610

2012Core: 902 MHz

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 610

331

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

+1.2%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

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 GT 610 is positioned at rank #183 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 GT 610

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1073%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1031%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1019%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1017%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1015%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1009%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

997%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

993%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

984%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

981%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

969%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

967%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

950%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

949%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

91%

#168

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1183%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

99%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

97%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

96%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

95%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

92%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro RG220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 610 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro RG220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 148% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GeForce GT 610 Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 610 and FirePro RG220

GeForce GT 610

The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 610 scores 331 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score	331	335+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6927 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+83%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 610 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro RG220 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) vs 512 KB (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 610) vs 10.1 (FirePro RG220). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.2+27%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 610) vs None (FirePro RG220). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs None.

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	None
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs Unknown.

Feature	GeForce GT 610	FirePro RG220
TDP	65W-57%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	170mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	5.1+132%	2.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro RG220 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The FirePro RG220 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) vs 16.8 (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 offers 147.1% better value. The FirePro RG220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).