Radeon HD 7310G vs Mobility Radeon HD 4550
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 4550 is on rank 530, 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 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 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 7310G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 42.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️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 7310G and Mobility Radeon HD 4550
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 4550
The Mobility Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 191 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7310G scores 181 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 191 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 leads by 5.5%. The Radeon HD 7310G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 191+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+82% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310G draws 47W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4550's 50W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7310G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-6% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9+3% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4550 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7310G costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.1 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 12.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 7310G offers 42.5% better value. The Radeon HD 7310G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Mobility Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1+43% | 12.7 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Broadway |
| Release | May 1 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #841 | #846 |
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