Radeon HD 6610M vs GeForce 8800 GTX
Radeon HD 6610M
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GeForce 8800 GTX
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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 6610M is positioned at rank 594 and the GeForce 8800 GTX is on rank 698, so the Radeon HD 6610M 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 6610M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8800 GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6610M 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 6610M and GeForce 8800 GTX
Radeon HD 6610M
The Radeon HD 6610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points.
GeForce 8800 GTX
The GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6610M scores 565 and the GeForce 8800 GTX reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6610M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8800 GTX uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6610M) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 565+2% | 556 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+329% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6610M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GTX has 768 MB. The GeForce 8800 GTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.75 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6610M draws 75W versus the GeForce 8800 GTX's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6610M) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.5+103% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6610M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | GeForce 8800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #654 | #825 |
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