Radeon R5 310
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Radeon R5 310

AMD

G3D Mark

332

MSRP

$49

AVG Price

$15

April 18 2017
50 Watt
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

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
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1601%
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1452%
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1448%
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#424
Radeon R5 310
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#425
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99%
#426
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98%
#431
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#432
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97%
#433
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97%
#434
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95%
#435
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95%
#437
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94%
#438
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93%
#439
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 310 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 310 scores 332 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Weston), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7864 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1024 MHz from a base of 730 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R5 310
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score332
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameWeston
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1024 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency730 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7864 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second24.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,550 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#873
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 310 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R5 310
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache128 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 310 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon R5 310
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 310 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationRadeon R5 310
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $49), the Radeon R5 310 delivers 22 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #424 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #873 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R5 310
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$49
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#424
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#873
Release DateApril 18 2017
Release Year2017

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