Radeon HD 2900 XT vs GeForce 810A
Radeon HD 2900 XT
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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 HD 2900 XT is positioned at rank 666 and the GeForce 810A is on rank 433, so the GeForce 810A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 810A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) | ❌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 HD 2900 XT and GeForce 810A
Radeon HD 2900 XT
The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2900 XT scores 660 and the GeForce 810A reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 810A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 256 (GeForce 810A). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 660 | 655 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+88% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+18% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 2900 XT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 810A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 11.0 (GeForce 810A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.0+10% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD+ (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs No (GeForce 810A). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD+ | No |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2900 XT draws 25W versus the GeForce 810A's 33W — a 27.6% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 810A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-24% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.4+33% | 19.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 810A launched at $100 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 32.8 (GeForce 810A) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 0.6% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 XT | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $100-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.0 | 32.8 |
| Codename | Thames | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #883 | #832 |
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