Radeon HD 8610G vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 8610G

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8610G

401

0.0%

Radeon HD 7450

Radeon HD 5470

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

10,064

+2409.7%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 8610G is positioned at rank #605 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

#595

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4066%

#597

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3686%

#598

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3676%

#602

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3343%

#603

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3320%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

98%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#611

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

96%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

94%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

93%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2409.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8610G.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2409.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2409.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 6174.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6174.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 8610G

The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8610G scores 401 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2409.7%. The Radeon HD 8610G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	401	10,064+2410%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	320	2560+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1580%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1733 MHz+110%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	20	160+700%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8610G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.2 (FL 11_0)	12+7%
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	8.0	55.9+599%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8610G launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 6111.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).