Radeon HD 7310 vs Radeon HD 8180
Radeon HD 7310
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Radeon HD 8180
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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 7310 is positioned at rank 193 and the Radeon HD 8180 is on rank 496, so the Radeon HD 7310 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 7310
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8180
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8180 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7310.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8180 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8180 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7310 and Radeon HD 8180
Radeon HD 7310
The Radeon HD 7310 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: 128 points. Launch price was $59.
Radeon HD 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7310 scores 128 versus the Radeon HD 8180's 135 — the Radeon HD 8180 leads by 5.5%. The Radeon HD 7310 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8180 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8180). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 128 | 135+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310 draws 47W versus the Radeon HD 8180's 50W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8180). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-6% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310 launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (Radeon HD 7310) vs 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 5.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | Radeon HD 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-33% | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6 | 27.0+5% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Venus |
| Release | May 1 2013 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #841 | #745 |
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