Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual vs GRID K1

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 GRID K1 is on rank 410, so the GRID K1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

#497

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2519%

#499

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2284%

#500

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2277%

#504

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2071%

#505

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2057%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

97%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

96%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K1

#394

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#413

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K1 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $120), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 296.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+296.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual Benchmark Check

GRID K1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual and GRID K1

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.

GRID K1

The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual scores 646 and the GRID K1 reaches 651 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 1,536 (GRID K1).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
G3D Mark Score	646	651
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536 ×2+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 12_0 (GRID K1). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
DirectX	11.2	12_0+7%
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the GRID K1's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 350W (GRID K1). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	GRID K1
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	12.9+345%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID K1 launched at $4140 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 5.4 (GRID K1) — the Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual offers 298.1% better value.