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.

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 280M SLI is positioned at rank 440 and the Radeon HD 7610M is on rank 213, so the Radeon HD 7610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI

#430

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1748%

#432

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1585%

#433

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1581%

#437

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1437%

#438

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1428%

#440

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

98%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

94%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

90%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7610M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

89%

#203

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

429%

#205

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

389%

#206

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

388%

#210

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

353%

#211

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

351%

#213

Radeon HD 7610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

96%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

92%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

90%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7610M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7610M 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.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7610M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon HD 7610M

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7610M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7610M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7610M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

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.