Radeon HD 8450G vs Radeon HD 8310E
Radeon HD 8450G
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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 8450G is positioned at rank 186 and the Radeon HD 8310E is on rank 181, 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 8450G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8310E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8310E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8450G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.1%) |
| 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 8450G and Radeon HD 8310E
Radeon HD 8450G
The Radeon HD 8450G 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: 334 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8450G scores 334 and the Radeon HD 8310E reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8450G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8310E uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8310E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 334 | 341+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1120+9% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+2% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+14% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+129% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8450G draws 130W versus the Radeon HD 8310E's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8310E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-26% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+37% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) — the Radeon HD 8310E offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8450G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 6.8+1% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cypress |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #503 | #724 |
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