GeForce GT 610 vs Radeon HD 8450G
GeForce GT 610
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Radeon HD 8450G
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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 8450G is on rank 186, so the GeForce GT 610 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 8450G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8450G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 610 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 610 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 8450G
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 8450G
The Radeon HD 8450G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 334 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 610 scores 331 and the Radeon HD 8450G reaches 334 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8450G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331 | 334 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+154% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8450G 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 8450G) — the Radeon HD 8450G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 610) vs 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.4+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 610) vs No (Radeon HD 8450G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8450G's 130W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-50% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+96% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8450G 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 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) — the GeForce GT 610 offers 1.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8+1% | 6.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 5 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #837 | #503 |
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