GeForce GTX 260M vs Radeon HD 8610G
GeForce GTX 260M
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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 GTX 260M is positioned at rank 134 and the Radeon HD 8610G is on rank 605, so the GeForce GTX 260M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M
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 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 260M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8610G 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 GTX 260M and Radeon HD 8610G
GeForce GTX 260M
The GeForce GTX 260M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $449.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 260M scores 382 versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 401 — the Radeon HD 8610G leads by 5%. The GeForce GTX 260M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8610G uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8610G). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 382 | 401+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4769 TFLOPS | 0.528 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 28+250% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 260M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8610G has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 260M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) — the GeForce GTX 260M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8610G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8610G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8610G).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260M draws 182W versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 50W — a 113.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 182W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 8.0+281% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GT200 | Sun |
| Release | June 16 2008 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #821 | #891 |
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