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GPU
Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual
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GeForce GTS 360M
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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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is positioned at rank 507 and the GeForce GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 360M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 360M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual 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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual and GeForce GTS 360M
Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.
GeForce GTS 360M
The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual scores 646 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 646 | 641 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 360M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 360M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 360M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 (10_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 360M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 14.2+10% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | — | GK107 |
| Release | August 1 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #863 | #828 |
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