Radeon HD 7310G vs Quadro FX 380
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 Quadro FX 380 is on rank 327, 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 Quadro FX 380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7310G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 Quadro FX 380.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 53.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.4%) | ❌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 Quadro FX 380
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.
Quadro FX 380
The Quadro FX 380 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 177 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7310G scores 181 and the Quadro FX 380 reaches 177 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7310G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 380 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181+2% | 177 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+1% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 380 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 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| 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 (Quadro FX 380). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310G draws 47W versus the Quadro FX 380's 189W — a 120.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7310G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-75% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9+333% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 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 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) — the Radeon HD 7310G offers 53.4% better value. The Radeon HD 7310G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.1+53% | 11.8 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GT200B |
| Release | May 1 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #841 | #815 |
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