Radeon HD 6310 vs Quadro FX 1400
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 Radeon HD 6310 is positioned at rank 300 and the Quadro FX 1400 is on rank 410, 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 Quadro FX 1400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6310 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 1400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.4%) |
| 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 Quadro FX 1400
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.
Quadro FX 1400
The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6310 scores 122 and the Quadro FX 1400 reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6310 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 192 (Quadro FX 1400). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6310) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122 | 124+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+567% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+315% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 1400 has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 6310 offers 300% 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 192 KB (Quadro FX 1400) — the Radeon HD 6310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6310 draws 186W versus the Quadro FX 1400's 150W — a 21.4% difference. The Quadro FX 1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6310) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 150W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.8+14% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6310 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 1400 launched at $799 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 1400 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.4 (Radeon HD 6310) vs 4.1 (Quadro FX 1400) — the Quadro FX 1400 offers 70.8% better value. The Radeon HD 6310 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6310 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-94% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4 | 4.1+71% |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #884 |
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