Radeon R6 M255DX vs GeForce 910M
Radeon R6 M255DX
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R6 M255DX 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 GeForce 910M.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R6 M255DX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M255DX and GeForce 910M
Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
GeForce 910M
The GeForce 910M 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: 600 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX scores 605 and the GeForce 910M reaches 600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M255DX is built on GCN while the GeForce 910M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 384 (GeForce 910M).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 605 | 600 |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 910M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs None (GeForce 910M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP5.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R6 M255DX draws 30W versus the GeForce 910M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 350W (GeForce 910M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+11% | 18.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 910M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | GeForce 910M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | — | GM108 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #800 | #847 |
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