Radeon HD 7310 vs RADEON X800 SE
Radeon HD 7310
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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 Radeon HD 7310 is positioned at rank 193 and the RADEON X800 SE is on rank 719, 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 X800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7310 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7310 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 SE, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 195.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon HD 7310 and RADEON X800 SE
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 X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7310 scores 128 and the RADEON X800 SE reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7310 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON X800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310) vs 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 128 | 130+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+2317% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 SE has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7310) vs 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310 draws 47W versus the RADEON X800 SE's 55W — a 15.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310) vs 350W (RADEON X800 SE). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-15% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7+13% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310 launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7310 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (Radeon HD 7310) vs 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) — the Radeon HD 7310 offers 194.3% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-90% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6+194% | 8.7 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 1 2013 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #841 | #98 |
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