AMD Radeon 610M vs AMD Radeon HD 8750M Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between these two mobile GPUs, and the winner depends entirely on which API workload is being measured. In the OpenCL compute test, the AMD Radeon HD 8750M takes a decisive victory, scoring 5970 against the Radeon 610M's 4535. That is a 31.6% advantage for the older part, a substantial margin that shows the HD 8750M's raw compute throughput still holds up in legacy API workloads.

However, the Radeon 610M counters with a win in the Vulkan test, where it scores 6353. The HD 8750M has no recorded Vulkan benchmark in the database, so the 610M is the only one of the two with a measurable result in that API. This suggests the 610M is the more forward-looking choice for modern graphics API workloads, while the HD 8750M is confined to older compute paths.

Looking at the broader percentile standings, the HD 8750M sits at the 34th percentile among all GPUs, while the 610M sits just below at the 32nd percentile. Despite the 610M's Vulkan strength, its average benchmark score of 5444 trails the HD 8750M's 5970. The HD 8750M also wins the head-to-head comparison with 1 win against 0 for the 610M, though that count only reflects the shared OpenCL test.

For use-case planning, the HD 8750M is the stronger compute-oriented part for OpenCL applications, while the 610M is better suited for Vulkan-based rendering or newer game titles that leverage that API. The 610M's integrated nature means it shares system memory, but its architectural advantages in API support make it the more versatile modern option despite the lower raw compute score.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different eras of AMD design. The HD 8750M uses the Mars chip built on GCN 1.0 architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 950 million transistors into a 77 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 12.3 million per square millimeter. The 610M, by contrast, uses the Mendocino chip built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 6 nm process, also at TSMC. Its die size is larger at 100 mm², though the database does not list its transistor count or density.

The compute configuration differs sharply. The HD 8750M has 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs. The 610M has only 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 4 ROPs. However, the 610M includes 2 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the HD 8750M. Clock speeds also favor the newer part: the 610M runs at a base of 1500 MHz and boosts to 1900 MHz, while the HD 8750M operates at 775 MHz base and 825 MHz boost. That clock advantage helps the 610M partially compensate for its smaller shader count.

Memory architecture is another major divider. The HD 8750M has 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth. The 610M uses system shared memory, with no dedicated VRAM, and its bandwidth is listed as system dependent. This means the 610M's memory performance scales with the host system's RAM configuration, while the HD 8750M has fixed, predictable bandwidth.

The 610M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors, while the HD 8750M has no TDP listed in the database. The 610M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while the HD 8750M uses PCIe 3.0 x8. API support also differs: the HD 8750M supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170, while the 610M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL score?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 8750M scores 5970 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the AMD Radeon 610M scores 4535. The HD 8750M leads by 31.6%.

Q: Does the Radeon 610M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 610M includes 2 ray tracing cores. The Radeon HD 8750M has no ray tracing cores listed in the database.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The HD 8750M has 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus with 28.80 GB/s bandwidth. The 610M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has better Vulkan support?

A: The Radeon 610M supports Vulkan 1.4 and has a recorded Geekbench Vulkan score of 6353. The HD 8750M supports Vulkan 1.2.170 but has no recorded Vulkan benchmark score.

Q: How do their production statuses compare?

A: Both GPUs are listed as end-of-life in the database. The HD 8750M was released in 2013, while the 610M was released in 2022.

Q: Which GPU has the higher pixel rate?

A: The Radeon 610M has a pixel rate of 7.600 GPixel/s, while the Radeon HD 8750M has a pixel rate of 6.600 GPixel/s. The 610M is about 15% faster in this metric.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every major specification category. The process node is the most striking difference: 28 nm for the HD 8750M versus 6 nm for the 610M. The HD 8750M has 950 million transistors on a 77 mm² die, while the 610M's die is 100 mm² with no transistor count listed. Clock speeds are substantially higher on the 610M, with a 1500 MHz base and 1900 MHz boost compared to the HD 8750M's 775 MHz base and 825 MHz boost.

The compute unit counts favor the HD 8750M in raw numbers: 384 shading units versus 128, 24 TMUs versus 8, and 8 ROPs versus 4. But the 610M adds 2 ray tracing cores, which the HD 8750M lacks entirely. Pixel rate slightly favors the 610M at 7.600 GPixel/s versus 6.600 GPixel/s, while texture rate favors the HD 8750M at 19.80 GTexel/s versus 15.20 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 633.6 GFLOPS for the HD 8750M versus 486.4 GFLOPS for the 610M, though the 610M also lists FP16 performance of 972.8 GFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, which the HD 8750M does not have.

Memory differs fundamentally: dedicated 1024 MB DDR3 on a 128-bit bus with 28.80 GB/s bandwidth for the HD 8750M, versus system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth for the 610M. The 610M is an IGP with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors, while the HD 8750M has no TDP listed. Bus interfaces differ as well: PCIe 3.0 x8 for the HD 8750M versus PCIe 4.0 x8 for the 610M. API support is broader on the 610M with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the HD 8750M tops out at DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only shared benchmark between the two GPUs is Geekbench OpenCL, and the result is decisive. The HD 8750M scores 5970, while the 610M scores 4535. That is a 31.6% advantage for the HD 8750M, a margin large enough to classify as a generational gap in compute performance despite the nine-year age difference between the two parts.

To contextualize the HD 8750M's score, its nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA Quadro K4000 scores 5982, just 0.2% ahead, while the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M scores 5986, 0.3% ahead. On the other side, the NVIDIA Quadro K620M scores 5957, 0.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon HD 8730M scores 5955, 0.3% behind. The HD 8750M sits essentially in the middle of this cluster, meaning its OpenCL performance is indistinguishable from these competitors in practical terms.

The 610M's OpenCL score of 4535 places it against a different set of rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000 scores 5467, 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Radeon R7 M440 scores 5483, 0.7% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M scores 5501, 1% ahead. The AMD Radeon R7 M365X scores 5416, 0.5% behind the 610M. The 610M is at the bottom of this group, trailing most of its nearest competitors by less than 1%, which suggests its OpenCL performance is slightly below the typical mid-range mobile GPU of its era.

The 610M does have a Vulkan score of 6353, which is its strongest recorded result. While there is no direct head-to-head comparison available for Vulkan, this score exceeds the HD 8750M's OpenCL score by 6.4%, indicating that the 610M's modern API path delivers competitive performance even when the older GPU's compute advantage is taken into account.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split: users who rely on OpenCL compute workloads should choose the AMD Radeon HD 8750M, as it delivers 31.6% higher performance in the shared Geekbench OpenCL test. Its 5970 score places it on par with professional mobile GPUs like the NVIDIA Quadro K4000 and K4000M, which score 5982 and 5986 respectively. The HD 8750M also has dedicated 1024 MB VRAM with 28.80 GB/s bandwidth, which can be advantageous for workloads that require predictable memory performance.

Users who prioritize modern API support and rendering features should choose the AMD Radeon 610M. Its Vulkan 1.4 support and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) compatibility make it suitable for contemporary graphics applications, and its recorded Vulkan score of 6353 shows it can handle modern workloads effectively. The 610M also includes 2 ray tracing cores, a feature the HD 8750M lacks entirely, and its 6 nm process node with 15 W TDP makes it far more power-efficient for integrated use.

The 610M's pixel rate of 7.600 GPixel/s exceeds the HD 8750M's 6.600 GPixel/s, suggesting better fill-rate performance in certain rendering scenarios. However, its texture rate of 15.20 GTexel/s trails the HD 8750M's 19.80 GTexel/s, and its FP32 throughput of 486.4 GFLOPS is lower than the HD 8750M's 633.6 GFLOPS. The 610M compensates with FP16 performance of 972.8 GFLOPS, which the HD 8750M does not offer.

In the percentile standings, the HD 8750M sits at the 34th percentile while the 610M sits at the 32nd percentile, a narrow gap that reflects their overall similarity in the database's rankings. The HD 8750M wins the head-to-head count 1 to 0, but only because no shared Vulkan test exists. For legacy OpenCL applications, the HD 8750M is the stronger option. For modern Vulkan-based workloads and feature support, the 610M is the better choice. The database records both as end-of-life, so neither should be considered for new designs, but for existing systems, the selection depends entirely on the API requirements of the target software.