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Radeon R5 220
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GeForce 310
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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 R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the GeForce 310 is on rank 577, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 310.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+191.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 R5 220 and GeForce 310
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce 310
The GeForce 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the GeForce 310 reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 310 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 384 (GeForce 310). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147+3% | 143 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+567% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+571% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 160+567% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+233% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 310 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 220) vs 10.1 (GeForce 310). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220) vs None (GeForce 310). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the GeForce 310's 33W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (GeForce 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 33W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 4.3+760% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 310 launched at $45 and now averages $5. The GeForce 310 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) vs 28.6 (GeForce 310) — the GeForce 310 offers 191.8% better value. The GeForce 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-22% | $45 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 28.6+192% |
| Codename | Hawaii | GM108 |
| Release | November 5 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #316 | #810 |
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