Radeon HD 8450G vs GeForce GT 610
Radeon HD 8450G
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GeForce GT 610
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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 8450G is positioned at rank 186 and the GeForce GT 610 is on rank 183, so the GeForce GT 610 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 8450G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 610
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8450G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 610 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 610 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 610 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 8450G and GeForce GT 610
Radeon HD 8450G
The Radeon HD 8450G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 334 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8450G scores 334 and the GeForce GT 610 reaches 331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8450G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 610 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 384 (GeForce GT 610). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 334 | 331 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+154% | 0.6927 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8450G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 610 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) — the Radeon HD 8450G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 610). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+5% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 8450G) vs No (GeForce GT 610). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8450G draws 130W versus the GeForce GT 610's 65W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 300W (GeForce GT 610). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 65W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 5.1+96% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 610 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) — the GeForce GT 610 offers 1.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 6.8+1% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #503 | #837 |
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