Radeon 620 vs GeForce GT 1010
Radeon 620
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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 620 is positioned at rank 375 and the GeForce GT 1010 is on rank 98, so the GeForce GT 1010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 620
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1010 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 620.
| Insight | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $70 for the GeForce GT 1010, it costs 29% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 37.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) |
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 620 and GeForce GT 1010
Radeon 620
The Radeon 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 954 points.
GeForce GT 1010
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 620 scores 954 and the GeForce GT 1010 reaches 972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 620 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 1010 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 620) vs 256 (GeForce GT 1010). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 620) vs 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 954 | 972+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+5% | 0.7516 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1468 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 620) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 1010) — the GeForce GT 1010 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 620 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 1010's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 620) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1010). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 147mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.1 | 32.4+70% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 620 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 and now averages $70. The Radeon 620 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Radeon 620) vs 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) — the Radeon 620 offers 37.4% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 620 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $70-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-29% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+37% | 13.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GP108 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #898 | #895 |
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