Radeon R5 310 vs FirePro RG220

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. The Radeon R5 310 is positioned at rank #424 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 310

#414

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1601%

#416

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1452%

#417

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1448%

#421

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1317%

#422

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1308%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

98%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

95%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro RG220 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 R5 310.

Insight	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon R5 310 Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 310 and FirePro RG220

Radeon R5 310

The Radeon R5 310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 332 points.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 310 scores 332 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 310 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 310) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

Feature	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score	332	335
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+61%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	96 KB	192 KB+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 310) vs 512 KB (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 310 draws 50W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 310) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 310	FirePro RG220
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	6.6+200%	2.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro RG220 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 310 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) vs 16.8 (FirePro RG220) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 31.5% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).