GeForce Go 7800 vs Radeon HD 6310
GeForce Go 7800
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Radeon HD 6310
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Go 7800 is positioned at rank 265 and the Radeon HD 6310 is on rank 300, so the GeForce Go 7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% 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 GeForce Go 7800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6310 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7800 and Radeon HD 6310
GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 versus the Radeon HD 6310's 122 — the Radeon HD 6310 leads by 6.1%. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6310 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6310). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6310).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 122+6% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+80% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.156 TFLOPS+116% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6310 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6310) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 6310's 186W — a 29.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6310). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 186W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.7+40% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7800 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon HD 6310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GK110 | Cayman |
| Release | May 23 2013 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #320 | #598 |
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