GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon HD 7610M

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.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon HD 7610M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon HD 7610M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

2009

Why buy it

✅74.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2009 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌650% higher power demand at 150W vs 20W.

Radeon HD 7610M

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 20W instead of 150W, a 130W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 280M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 74.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon HD 7610M instead at 632 vs 621, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7610M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7610M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 280M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon HD 7610M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.

Radeon HD 7610M

The Radeon HD 7610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 632 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI scores 621 and the Radeon HD 7610M reaches 632 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7610M uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7610M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7610M
G3D Mark Score	621	632+2%
Architecture	G9x	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	256	480+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7610M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7610M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7610M carries 1 GB. Radeon HD 7610M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GTX 280M SLI and System on the Radeon HD 7610M.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7610M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7610M's 20W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7610M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.