FirePro RG220 vs Radeon R5 310
FirePro RG220
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Radeon R5 310
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro RG220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 310.
| Insight | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 FirePro RG220 and Radeon R5 310
FirePro RG220
The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Radeon R5 310
The Radeon R5 310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 332 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the Radeon R5 310 reaches 332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 310 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 384 (Radeon R5 310). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310).
| Feature | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 335 | 332 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.267 TFLOPS+61% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro RG220) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 310) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 310's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (Radeon R5 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 6.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 310 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 31.5% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro RG220 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.8 | 22.1+32% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Weston |
| Release | February 25 2013 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #619 | #873 |
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