GeForce MX110 vs Radeon 540
GeForce MX110
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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 MX110 is positioned at rank 315 and the Radeon 540 is on rank 93, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX110.
| Insight | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 MX110 and Radeon 540
GeForce MX110
The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX110 scores 1,415 and the Radeon 540 reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX110 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX110) vs 384 (Radeon 540). Raw compute: 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540). Boost clocks: 1006 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,415 | 1,452+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5151 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+76% |
| Boost Clock | 1006 MHz | 1124 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX110) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 540) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX110 draws 30W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX110) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2+63% | 29.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX110 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 540 launched at $99 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.4 (GeForce MX110) vs 36.3 (Radeon 540) — the Radeon 540 offers 2.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.4 | 36.3+3% |
| Codename | GM108S | Lexa |
| Release | November 17 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #781 | #773 |
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