Radeon HD 8350 vs Radeon HD 7310M
Radeon HD 8350
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Radeon HD 7310M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 8350 is positioned at rank 337 and the Radeon HD 7310M is on rank 283, 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 8350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7310M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7310M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8350.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
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 8350 and Radeon HD 7310M
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 and the Radeon HD 7310M reaches 166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7310M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7310M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163 | 166+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+187% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8350) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7310M) — the Radeon HD 8350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8350 draws 130W versus the Radeon HD 7310M's 47W — a 93.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7310M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7310M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 47W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 3.5+169% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7310M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | Radeon HD 7310M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #841 |
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