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Radeon HD 7310M
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Quadro FX 1500
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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 Quadro FX 1500 is on rank 398, 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 Quadro FX 1500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7310M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1500 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 Quadro FX 1500
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.
Quadro FX 1500
The Quadro FX 1500 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: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7310M scores 166 and the Quadro FX 1500 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7310M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 1500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 166 | 170+2% |
| 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 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7310M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1500 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7310M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7310M draws 47W versus the Quadro FX 1500's 189W — a 120.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7310M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7310M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-75% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+289% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7310M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GT200B |
| Release | May 1 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #841 | #815 |
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