Radeon HD 8610G
AMD
G3D Mark
401
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$150
Performance Spectrum - 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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8610G
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8610G across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Among Us
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Dead by Daylight
Destiny 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Minecraft
Naraka: Bladepoint
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8610G specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8610G scores 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Sun), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 320 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 20 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.528 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 825 MHz from a base of 775 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 401 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Sun |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 320 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 20 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 8 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 825 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 775 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 16.50 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 690 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #891 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8610G is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 80 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon HD 8610G supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_0), OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11.2 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.4 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8610G draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150, the Radeon HD 8610G delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #891 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #891 |
| Release Date | March 1 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling |
| L1 Cache | 80 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB |
| Core Clock | 775 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 825 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 320 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 690 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 16.50 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Floating Point Performance | 0.528 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Sun |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| Release Date | March 1 2013 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 891 |
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