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GeForce 8500 GT
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Radeon HD 7310M
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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 GeForce 8500 GT is positioned at rank 647 and the Radeon HD 7310M is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 7310M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7310M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8500 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7310M.
| Insight | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8500 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8500 GT and Radeon HD 7310M
GeForce 8500 GT
The GeForce 8500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points.
Radeon HD 7310M
The Radeon HD 7310M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 166 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8500 GT scores 169 and the Radeon HD 7310M reaches 166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8500 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7310M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7310M).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 169+2% | 166 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 8500 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7310M has 512 MB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8500 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7310M's 47W — a 104.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7310M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8500 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7310M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 47W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.5+218% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8500 GT | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 15 2008 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #825 | #841 |
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