UHD Graphics 610 vs GeForce GTS 160M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 610

15

687

+1.2%

679

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 160M

#265

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

639%

#267

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

580%

#268

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

578%

#272

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

526%

#273

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

522%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

96%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 160M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 610 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 610 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 160M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 610 and GeForce GTS 160M

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

GeForce GTS 160M

The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 scores 687 and the GeForce GTS 160M reaches 679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GTS 160M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 160M). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
G3D Mark Score	687+1%	679
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm+++	28 nm
Shading Units	184	384+109%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4232 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS+72%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+21%	950 MHz
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	23	32+39%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 160M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 160M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTS 160M's 45W — a 100% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 160M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 610	GeForce GTS 160M
TDP	15W-67%	45W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Legacy
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	45.8+203%	15.1

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).