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Radeon R5 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 310 is positioned at rank 424 and the Radeon R4 is on rank 279, so the Radeon R4 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 R4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% 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 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 27.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.9%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 310 and Radeon R4
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 R4
The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 310 scores 332 and the Radeon R4 reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 310 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R4 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 310) vs 384 (Radeon R4). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 332 | 346+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1124 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 310) vs 512 KB (Radeon R4) — the Radeon R4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 310 draws 50W versus the Radeon R4's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 310) vs 350W (Radeon R4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6 | 6.9+5% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R4 launched at $100 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 17.3 (Radeon R4) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 27.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1+28% | 17.3 |
| Codename | Weston | Lexa |
| Release | April 18 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #873 | #773 |
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