Radeon R6 vs GeForce GT 710

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 GT 710

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

410%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

394%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

389%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

389%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

388%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

386%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

381%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

379%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

376%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

375%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

370%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

370%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

363%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

363%

#72

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

452%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

82%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

81%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

78%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

100%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

91%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

88%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

83%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

81%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

79%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

78%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

76%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R6 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 710 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 710 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6.

Insight	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the GeForce GT 710, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 and GeForce GT 710

Radeon R6

The Radeon R6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 612 points.

GeForce GT 710

The GeForce GT 710 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 619 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 scores 612 and the GeForce GT 710 reaches 619 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 710 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R6) vs 384 (GeForce GT 710). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R6) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710).

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
G3D Mark Score	612	619+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+64%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
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 R6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 710 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 710 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R6) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 710) — the Radeon R6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R6) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 710). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 710). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R6) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 710).

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 710's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6) vs 300W (GeForce GT 710). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 55°C.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce GT 710
TDP	50W-22%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	55°C-15%
Perf/Watt	12.2+26%	9.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 710 launched at $35 and now averages $50. The Radeon R6 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R6) vs 12.4 (GeForce GT 710) — the Radeon R6 offers 0.8% better value. The Radeon R6 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).