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Radeon 540
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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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 and the GeForce MX110 is on rank 315, 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 Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
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 | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Radeon 540 and GeForce MX110
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540 scores 1,452 and the GeForce MX110 reaches 1,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX110 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 256 (GeForce MX110). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1006 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452+3% | 1,415 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+76% | 0.5151 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+12% | 1006 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 540) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the GeForce MX110's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 350W (GeForce MX110). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0 | 47.2+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce MX110 launched at $100 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Radeon 540) vs 35.4 (GeForce MX110) — the Radeon 540 offers 2.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3+3% | 35.4 |
| Codename | Lexa | GM108S |
| Release | April 20 2017 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #773 | #781 |
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