CPU
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Radeon HD 6300M
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GeForce G210
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 6300M is positioned at rank 332 and the GeForce G210 is on rank 290, so the GeForce G210 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 6300M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G210 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce G210 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6300M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6300M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G210 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6300M and GeForce G210
Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce G210
The GeForce G210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6300M scores 144 and the GeForce G210 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6300M is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce G210 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 384 (GeForce G210). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 148+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+70% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+122% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6300M draws 186W versus the GeForce G210's 30W — a 144.4% difference. The GeForce G210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 350W (GeForce G210). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 100 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 4.9+513% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | GeForce G210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Cayman | GP108 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #598 | #641 |
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