Radeon R5E vs GeForce 610M

Radeon R5E

2013Core: 800 MHz

GeForce 610M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5E

315

+7.9%

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Radeon HD4650

Radeon R5 235X

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% 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 R5E	GeForce 610M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 610M holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 127.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+127.1%)
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 R5E Benchmark Check

GeForce 610M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5E and GeForce 610M

Radeon R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5E scores 315 versus the GeForce 610M's 292 — the Radeon R5E leads by 7.9%. The Radeon R5E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 610M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R5E) vs 384 (GeForce 610M). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M).

Feature	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
G3D Mark Score	315+8%	292
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8192 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5E	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: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5E) vs 1 MB (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E) vs 11.0 (GeForce 610M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E) vs No (GeForce 610M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M).

Feature	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5E draws 15W versus the GeForce 610M's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon R5E) vs 350W (GeForce 610M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GeForce 610M
TDP	15W-55%	33W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	21.0+139%	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): 6.4 (Radeon R5E) vs 14.6 (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M offers 128.1% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).