AMD Radeon 760M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 Comparison

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon 760M is the overwhelmingly stronger GPU in nearly every measurable way. Benchmark results indicate the integrated AMD part is roughly 3x faster than the discrete NVIDIA GT 1010 in Geekbench OpenCL, the only benchmark where both have recorded scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 is a legacy end-of-life product from 2021, suited only for users who need a functional discrete display output on a very old platform. The AMD Radeon 760M, active and current, should be the pick for anyone building or buying a modern system that relies on integrated graphics, as its performance is in a different league entirely.

The GT 1010's average benchmark score is 6,698, while the 760M averages 20,255 in Geekbench OpenCL alone. In the head-to-head result, the delta is -66.9% in favor of the AMD part, meaning the 760M's score is about 202% higher than the GT 1010's. If the choice is between these two, the Radeon 760M wins on raw compute, architecture, memory flexibility, and feature set. The only reason to take the GT 1010 is if the system cannot use an APU, or if the motherboard lacks a modern socket that supports a Phoenix-based chip. The GT 1010's production status is end-of-life; the 760M is active. That alone dictates the sensible recommendation.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 is built on the GP108 chip, using the Pascal architecture, and is manufactured on a 14 nm process at Samsung. It packs 1,800 million transistors into a 74 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.3M per mm². The AMD Radeon 760M uses the Phoenix chip, on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, with a density of 142.6M per mm². The RDNA 3.0 part is far more modern and dense.

The GT 1010 has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 render output units. The 760M doubles those counts: 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Additionally, the 760M has 8 ray tracing cores, while the GT 1010 has none. The 760M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the GT 1010 only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Memory is a major architectural divergence. The GT 1010 uses 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 on a 64-bit bus, with 48.06 GB/s of bandwidth. The 760M uses system shared memory, with a system dependent bandwidth. This means the 760M's memory performance depends entirely on the host system's RAM configuration. The GT 1010's memory clock is 1502 MHz, or 6 Gbps effective. The 760M's memory clock is listed as "System Shared."

The GT 1010 is a single-slot discrete card with no power connectors, a 30 W TDP, and a recommended 200 W PSU. The 760M is an IGP, meaning it is integrated into the processor, with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors. The GT 1010 connects via PCIe 3.0 x4, while the 760M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The GT 1010 has fixed display outputs (1x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 2.0), while the 760M's display outputs are motherboard dependent.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M has an FP32 throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS, while the GT 1010 has 751.6 GFLOPS. The 760M is about 7 times higher in FP32 compute. The 760M also has FP16 at 5.323 TFLOPS (1:1), while the GT 1010 lists no FP16 capability.

Q: Does the GT 1010 support ray tracing?

A: No. The GT 1010 has no ray tracing cores and only DirectX 12 (12_1). The Radeon 760M has 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: Which card is smaller or easier to install?

A: The GT 1010 is a 147 mm (5.8 inches) single-slot card. The 760M is an IGP with no physical card dimensions, so it takes no expansion slot at all. The 760M is the more space-efficient option since it occupies no slot.

Q: What about power consumption?

A: The GT 1010 has a 30 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 200 W. The 760M has a 15 W TDP and no suggested PSU listed, since it runs off the platform's existing power delivery.

Q: Which is better for an older system upgrade?

A: The GT 1010 is from the GeForce 10 generation, released in January 2021, with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, so it can slot into older motherboards. The 760M is a Phoenix IGP from 2024, requiring a motherboard that supports the integrated graphics, so it only works in a modern platform.

Q: What do the benchmark scores say about gaming or general use?

A: In the only direct head-to-head benchmark, Geekbench OpenCL, the 760M scored 20,255 versus the GT 1010's 6,698. That is a 202% advantage for the AMD part. The 760M also has additional benchmark scores in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (400), Passmark G3D (5,310), and Passmark GPU Compute (2,840), while the GT 1010 has no such records.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 | AMD Radeon 760M |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |

| Transistors | 1,800 million | 25,390 million |

| Die Size | 74 mm² | 178 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.3M / mm² | 142.6M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1228 MHz | 800 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2599 MHz |

| Memory Size | 2 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 256 | 512 |

| TMUs | 16 | 32 |

| ROPs | 8 | 16 |

| RT Cores | None | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 11.74 GPixel/s | 41.58 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 23.49 GTexel/s | 83.17 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 751.6 GFLOPS | 5.323 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | N/A | 5.323 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 30 W | 15 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | 200 W | N/A |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 2.0 | Motherboard Dependent |

| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2021-01-12 | 2024-01-30 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 900 | Navi II IGP |

| Successor | GeForce 20 | N/A |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Only one benchmark has recorded scores for both GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL. The GT 1010 scores 6,698, while the 760M scores 20,255. The delta is -66.9% from the perspective of the 760M, meaning the 760M's score is roughly 202% higher than the GT 1010's. This is a decisive win for the AMD part.

The 760M has a far broader benchmark record. It records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400. In Passmark tests, it scores 19 in DirectX 10, 52 in DirectX 11, 25 in DirectX 12, and 65 in DirectX 9. Its Passmark G2D score is 890, its Passmark G3D score is 5,310, and its Passmark GPU Compute score is 2,840. It also records Geekbench Vulkan at 30,336. The GT 1010 has none of these entries in the database, so no comparison is possible beyond the OpenCL result.

The GT 1010's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon R7 M370 (average 6,764, -1%), the AMD Radeon R7 M460 (6,612, +1.3%), the AMD HD 7730M (6,581, +1.8%), and the AMD FirePro M5100 (6,830, -1.9%). The 760M's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6,001, +0.3%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6,000, +0.3%), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server (5,996, +0.4%), and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6,049, -0.5%). The GT 1010's percentile among all GPUs is 38, while the 760M's is 35. The 760M's average benchmark score is 6,019, which is lower than its OpenCL score due to the inclusion of the 3DMark and Passmark results. The GT 1010's average benchmark score is 6,698, equal to its OpenCL score.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 760M wins decisively in raw compute. Its FP32 throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS is over 7 times the GT 1010's 751.6 GFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s is about 3.5 times the GT 1010's 11.74 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s is about 3.5 times the GT 1010's 23.49 GTexel/s. It has double the shading units, TMUs, and ROPs, plus 8 ray tracing cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which the GT 1010 cannot. It is also more power efficient, with a 15 W TDP versus 30 W, and it needs no dedicated card slot.

The GT 1010 wins in one narrow scenario: it is a discrete card with its own 2 GB GDDR5 memory and fixed display outputs (DVI and mini-HDMI 2.0). It can be installed into any system with a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot or better. For a user on a legacy platform that cannot support a Phoenix IGP APU, the GT 1010 at least provides a functional display output. It is also smaller physically at 147 mm, though the 760M needs no physical space at all.

For general use cases, the 760M is the clear choice. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 20,255, and it has compute-related Passmark GPU Compute of 2,840. The GT 1010 has no comparable scores in those tests, only OpenCL. The 760M's Passmark G3D of 5,310 suggests far better 3D rendering performance. In every scenario outside of legacy system compatibility, the Radeon 760M is the winner. The GT 1010's end-of-life status and 2021 release date further cement it as a legacy product. The 760M is active and current, making it the practical recommendation for any new build.