GeForce GT 620 vs Radeon HD 8610G
GeForce GT 620
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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 620 is positioned at rank 190 and the Radeon HD 8610G is on rank 605, so the GeForce GT 620 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 620
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8610G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8610G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 620.
| Insight | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 625.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+625.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 620 and Radeon HD 8610G
GeForce GT 620
The GeForce GT 620 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: 388 points. Launch price was $99.
Radeon HD 8610G
The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 620 scores 388 and the Radeon HD 8610G reaches 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 620 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8610G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 620) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8610G). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 388 | 401+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS+31% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 620) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) — the GeForce GT 620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 620) vs 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8610G). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (FL 11_0)+2% |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.4+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 620) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8610G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8610G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 620 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 620) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.0 | 8.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 620 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8610G launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GT 620 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (GeForce GT 620) vs 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) — the GeForce GT 620 offers 618.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 620 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-61% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-87% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4+619% | 2.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | Sun |
| Release | June 5 2012 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #837 | #891 |
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