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GeForce GTS 250
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Radeon HD 6610M
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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 GTS 250 is positioned at rank 246 and the Radeon HD 6610M is on rank 594, so the GeForce GTS 250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6610M.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 250 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTS 250 and Radeon HD 6610M
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon HD 6610M
The Radeon HD 6610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250 scores 569 and the Radeon HD 6610M reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6610M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6610M). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6610M).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 569 | 565 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 960+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+117% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6610M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 250) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6610M) — the Radeon HD 6610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250 draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 6610M's 75W — a 34.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTS 250) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6610M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 75W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 7.5+39% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6610M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon HD 6610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF106 | Blackcomb |
| Release | September 13 2010 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #791 | #654 |
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