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Radeon HD 6310
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RADEON 9550
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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 RADEON 9550 is on rank 363, 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 RADEON 9550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON 9550 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 248.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9550.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+248.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-248.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 109.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+109.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 RADEON 9550
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.
RADEON 9550
The RADEON 9550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6310 scores 122 versus the RADEON 9550's 35 — the Radeon HD 6310 leads by 248.6%. The Radeon HD 6310 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RADEON 9550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 512 (RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6310) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122+249% | 35 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+150% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+59% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9550 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6310) vs 256 KB (RADEON 9550) — the Radeon HD 6310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6310 draws 186W versus the RADEON 9550's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6310) vs 350W (RADEON 9550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6310 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON 9550 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9550 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.4 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9550) — the Radeon HD 6310 offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4+100% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Cayman | Lexa |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #598 | #668 |
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