Radeon HD 8310E vs Radeon R4
Radeon HD 8310E
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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 R4 is on rank 279, 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 R4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R4 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8310E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 R4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 R4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 153.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R4
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 R4
The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8310E scores 341 and the Radeon R4 reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8310E is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R4 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 384 (Radeon R4). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341 | 346+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+192% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+97% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB+17% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8310E draws 175W versus the Radeon R4's 50W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 350W (Radeon R4). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 50W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 6.9+263% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R4 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon R4 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) vs 17.3 (Radeon R4) — the Radeon R4 offers 154.4% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8310E | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 17.3+154% |
| Codename | Cypress | Lexa |
| Release | February 25 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #724 | #773 |
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