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Radeon HD 7310M
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GeForce 8200
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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 7310M is positioned at rank 283 and the GeForce 8200 is on rank 517, so the Radeon HD 7310M 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 7310M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7310M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7310M 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 7310M and GeForce 8200
Radeon HD 7310M
The Radeon HD 7310M 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: 166 points. Launch price was $59.
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7310M scores 166 and the GeForce 8200 reaches 164 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7310M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 256 (GeForce 8200). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 166+1% | 164 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS+4% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310M draws 47W versus the GeForce 8200's 33W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 350W (GeForce 8200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 33W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 5.0+43% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #841 | #832 |
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