Radeon HD 7310G vs GeForce Go 7900 GS
Radeon HD 7310G
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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 7310G is positioned at rank 269 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS is on rank 383, so the Radeon HD 7310G 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 7310G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7310G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 7900 GS.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 7310G 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 Radeon HD 7310G and GeForce Go 7900 GS
Radeon HD 7310G
The Radeon HD 7310G 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: 181 points. Launch price was $59.
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7310G scores 181 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS reaches 178 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7310G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181+2% | 178 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7310G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GS has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7310G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310G draws 47W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 30W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 5.9+51% |
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