GeForce GT 610 vs Radeon HD 8310E
GeForce GT 610
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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 610 is positioned at rank 183 and the Radeon HD 8310E is on rank 181, so the Radeon HD 8310E 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 610
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8310E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8310E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8310E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8310E holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 610 and Radeon HD 8310E
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.
Radeon HD 8310E
The Radeon HD 8310E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 610 scores 331 and the Radeon HD 8310E reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8310E uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8310E).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331 | 341+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1120+192% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+159% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 112 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 610 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8310E has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8310E) — the Radeon HD 8310E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8310E's 175W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8310E). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-63% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+168% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 610 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) vs 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) — the Radeon HD 8310E offers 0% better value. The GeForce GT 610 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cypress |
| Release | June 5 2012 | February 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #837 | #724 |
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