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Radeon HD 8310E
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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
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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 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is on rank 627, 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 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8310E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 8310E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8310E holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
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 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 338 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8310E scores 341 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual reaches 338 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341 | 338 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+75% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8310E draws 175W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual's 50W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 50W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 6.8+258% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual launched at $150 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 6.8 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual) — the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual offers 0% better value. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Codename | Cypress | — |
| Release | February 25 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #724 | #863 |
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