CPU
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Radeon HD 8510G
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GeForce GT 130
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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 8510G is positioned at rank 150 and the GeForce GT 130 is on rank 267, so the Radeon HD 8510G 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 8510G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8510G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8510G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8510G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 291.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+291.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 8510G and GeForce GT 130
Radeon HD 8510G
The Radeon HD 8510G 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: 373 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 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: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8510G scores 373 and the GeForce GT 130 reaches 381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8510G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 130 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 384 (GeForce GT 130). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 373 | 381+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+56% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1468 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8510G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 130 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 130). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0+10% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs No (GeForce GT 130). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8510G draws 130W versus the GeForce GT 130's 30W — a 125% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 350W (GeForce GT 130). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 30W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 12.7+338% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8510G launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 8510G costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.6 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) — the Radeon HD 8510G offers 290.6% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | GeForce GT 130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-55% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.6+291% | 19.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GP108 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #503 | #641 |
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