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Radeon HD 8210E
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Mobility Radeon HD 545v
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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 8210E is positioned at rank 263 and the Mobility Radeon HD 545v is on rank 518, so the Radeon HD 8210E 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 8210E
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 Radeon HD 8210E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 545v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 243.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 8210E and Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Radeon HD 8210E
The Radeon HD 8210E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 194 points. Launch price was $349.
Mobility Radeon HD 545v
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 200 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8210E scores 194 and the Mobility Radeon HD 545v reaches 200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8210E is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210E) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210E) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 545v).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 194 | 200+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+129% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8210E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8210E) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) — the Radeon HD 8210E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8210E draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 545v's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8210E) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 4.0+300% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8210E launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (Radeon HD 8210E) vs 13.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 241% better value. The Radeon HD 8210E is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210E | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.9 | 13.3+241% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Broadway |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #460 | #846 |
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