Radeon R5 310 vs Radeon R5 235
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 R5 235 is on rank 421, so the Radeon R5 235 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 R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 Radeon R5 310.
| Insight | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 222.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R5 235
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 R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 310 scores 332 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 310 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 310) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 332 | 336+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+19% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 310 draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 310) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6 | 11.2+70% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R5 310 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 220.3% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 310 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1+220% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Weston | Jet |
| Release | April 18 2017 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #873 | #922 |
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