Radeon R1E vs GeForce 610M

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

GeForce 610M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R1E

301

+3.1%

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

292

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 610M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

99%

#39

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

186%

#41

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

169%

#42

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

168%

#46

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

153%

#47

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

152%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

93%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 610M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R1E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 610M.

Insight	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 610M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon R1E, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 137.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+137.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 R1E Benchmark Check

GeForce 610M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R1E and GeForce 610M

Radeon R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.

GeForce 610M

The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R1E scores 301 and the GeForce 610M reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R1E is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 610M uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon R1E) vs 384 (GeForce 610M). Raw compute: 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
G3D Mark Score	301+3%	292
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	128	384+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5632 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+87%	1176 MHz
ROPs	4	8+100%
TMUs	8	24+200%
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R1E) vs 1 MB (GeForce 610M) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R1E) vs 11.0 (GeForce 610M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs None. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.0	None
OpenGL	4.5+10%	4.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E) vs No (GeForce 610M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M).

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R1E draws 15W versus the GeForce 610M's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R1E) vs 350W (GeForce 610M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 610M
TDP	15W-55%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	20.1+128%	8.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 610M costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon R1E) vs 14.6 (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M offers 139.3% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).