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Radeon HD 8510G
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Intel UHD Graphics 605
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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. The Radeon HD 8510G is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8510G
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8510G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 605.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8510G 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 8510G and Intel UHD Graphics 605
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8510G scores 373 and the Intel UHD Graphics 605 reaches 364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8510G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 373+2% | 364 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 1024+457% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+316% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1150 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 64+178% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8510G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8510G draws 130W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8510G) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 24.3+738% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8510G launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.6 (Radeon HD 8510G) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8510G | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #503 | #824 |
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