Radeon HD 7310G vs Radeon HD 6430M
Radeon HD 7310G
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Radeon HD 6430M
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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 Radeon HD 6430M is on rank 132, so the Radeon HD 6430M 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 Radeon HD 6430M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6430M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). 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 | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6430M 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 Radeon HD 6430M
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.
Radeon HD 6430M
The Radeon HD 6430M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 193 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7310G scores 181 versus the Radeon HD 6430M's 193 — the Radeon HD 6430M leads by 6.6%. The Radeon HD 7310G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6430M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6430M). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6430M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 193+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+213% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 6430M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6430M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6430M) — the Radeon HD 6430M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310G draws 47W versus the Radeon HD 6430M's 186W — a 119.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7310G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6430M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-75% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9+290% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310G | Radeon HD 6430M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Cayman |
| Release | May 1 2013 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #841 | #598 |
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