Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU vs GeForce G210M

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 G210M

#426

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1683%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1526%

#429

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1522%

#433

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1384%

#434

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1374%

#436

GeForce G210M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

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Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

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GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

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Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

91%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

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Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G210M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce G210M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	GeForce G210M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G210M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU and GeForce G210M

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.

GeForce G210M

The GeForce G210M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU scores 125 and the GeForce G210M reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	GeForce G210M
G3D Mark Score	125	129+3%
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	GeForce G210M
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 Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G210M has 512 MB. The GeForce G210M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	GeForce G210M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 10.1 (GeForce G210M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	GeForce G210M
DirectX	12_0+19%	10.1
Max Displays	0	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU draws 7W versus the GeForce G210M's 16W — a 78.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 350W (GeForce G210M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.