Radeon HD 7310G vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 697, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7310G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 7310G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7310G holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $12), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 13.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($12) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7310G scores 181 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 192 — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT leads by 6.1%. The Radeon HD 7310G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 192+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7310G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7310G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Avivo HD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310G draws 47W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT's 30W — a 44.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 30W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 6.4+64% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $12. The Radeon HD 7310G costs 16.7% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 16.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the Radeon HD 7310G offers 13.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7310G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-17% | $12 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1+13% | 16.0 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | M98 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #841 | #818 |
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