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Radeon R5 310
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Radeon HD 7540D
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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 310 is positioned at rank 424 and the Radeon HD 7540D is on rank 230, so the Radeon HD 7540D 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 310
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7540D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7540D.
| Insight | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7540D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7540D holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 199.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.1%) |
| 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 310 and Radeon HD 7540D
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.
Radeon HD 7540D
The Radeon HD 7540D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 310 scores 332 and the Radeon HD 7540D reaches 331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 310 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7540D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 310) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7540D). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7540D). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 332 | 331 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+265% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1250 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 448 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 310) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7540D) — the Radeon HD 7540D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 310 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7540D's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R5 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 310) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7540D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6+288% | 1.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7540D launched at $67 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 7540D costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) vs 66.2 (Radeon HD 7540D) — the Radeon HD 7540D offers 199.5% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon HD 7540D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-27% | $67 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 66.2+200% |
| Codename | Weston | Tahiti |
| Release | April 18 2017 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #873 | #454 |
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