Radeon HD 6310 vs GeForce FX 5200
Radeon HD 6310
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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.
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. The Radeon HD 6310 is positioned at rank 300 and the GeForce FX 5200 is on rank 374, so the Radeon HD 6310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6310
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The GeForce FX 5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6310 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1425% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1425%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1425%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 662.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+662.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 HD 6310 and GeForce FX 5200
Radeon HD 6310
The Radeon HD 6310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6310 scores 122 versus the GeForce FX 5200's 8 — the Radeon HD 6310 leads by 1425%. The Radeon HD 6310 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce FX 5200 uses Rankine, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6310) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122+1425% | 8 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 21760+1600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+5358% |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 80 | 680+750% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 21.3 MB+6771% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200 has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 6310 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6310) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6310 draws 186W versus the GeForce FX 5200's 575W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6310) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-68% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 152mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6310 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 and now averages $25. The GeForce FX 5200 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.4 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) — the Radeon HD 6310 offers 700% better value. The GeForce FX 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-29% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4+700% | 0.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | GB202 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #598 | #3 |
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