Radeon HD 8610G vs Quadro FX 2800M

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 is positioned at rank 605 and the Quadro FX 2800M is on rank 106, so the Quadro FX 2800M 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

#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 Quadro FX 2800M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

98%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

96%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

91%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

90%

#91

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1068%

#106

Quadro FX 2800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

94%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

91%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

91%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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	Quadro FX 2800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2800M 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.

Radeon HD 8610G Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 2800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G and Quadro FX 2800M

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.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8610G scores 401 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8610G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Quadro FX 2800M
G3D Mark Score	401	415+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	320+33%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	80+300%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Quadro FX 2800M
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)

The Radeon HD 8610G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2800M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2800M) — the Quadro FX 2800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G	Quadro FX 2800M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.