Radeon HD 8310E vs Radeon HD 7580D
Radeon HD 8310E
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Radeon HD 7580D
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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 8310E is positioned at rank 181 and the Radeon HD 7580D is on rank 204, so the Radeon HD 8310E 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 8310E
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7580D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7580D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8310E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7580D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7580D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 243.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($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 8310E and Radeon HD 7580D
Radeon HD 8310E
The Radeon HD 8310E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Radeon HD 7580D
The Radeon HD 7580D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8310E scores 341 and the Radeon HD 7580D reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8310E is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7580D uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7580D). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7580D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341 | 351+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120 | 1792+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+60% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 112+100% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 448 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7580D) — the Radeon HD 7580D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8310E draws 175W versus the Radeon HD 7580D's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8310E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7580D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-13% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9+6% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 7580D launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7580D costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 23.4 (Radeon HD 7580D) — the Radeon HD 7580D offers 244.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7580D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-17% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 23.4+244% |
| Codename | Cypress | Tahiti |
| Release | February 25 2010 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #724 | #454 |
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