Comparing: AMD Radeon HD 7310 IGPU VRAM Disk vs SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600)

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About Hardware AMD Radeon HD 7310 IGPU VRAM Disk

The AMD Radeon HD 7310 is an integrated GPU (iGPU) based on the Terascale 2 architecture embedded in some early generation E1 series APUs, such as the AMD E1-1200. With 80 Stream Processors, this GPU is designed for light tasks such as video playback, basic computing, and casual gaming with low graphics settings. Despite being an entry-level GPU and being quite old, the Radeon HD 7310 is still able to operate well for basic needs and certain technical experiments.

In this test using an HP 1000 1b05au device paired with an AMD E1-1200 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 operating system, an interesting experiment was conducted by converting part of the VRAM allocation into a VRAMDisk using specialized GPU RAM Drive software.

VRAMDisk is a method that utilizes VRAM capacity as high-speed temporary storage, just like RAMDisk but with graphics memory. In this configuration, of the total VRAM of 384MB (plus shared memory), about 128MB was set aside to be used as a VRAMDisk. Despite the small capacity, the read and write speeds were quite surprising:

• CrystalDiskMark:
  • Read: 393.23 MB/s
  • Write: 393.66 MB/s

This figure shows that even using an older generation GPU with DDR3 memory and a 128-bit interface, the VRAM still has enough bandwidth for light cache tasks or fast storage experiments. This technology is not intended for daily use, but it can be an interesting alternative for technical purposes, testing, or short-term local access speeds of small files.

Given its limitations-both in terms of VRAM capacity, iGPU performance, and modern driver support-the AMD Radeon HD 7310 is definitely not an option for gaming or heavy workloads right now. However, experiments like this VRAMDisk show that legacy devices can still be creatively utilized in certain contexts, especially in resource-constrained environments.

Device test (testbed) :

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
Software: GPU Ram Drive
CPU: AMD E1-1200
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7310 (Integrated)
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel 2 DIMM 1066MHz
OS: Windows 7

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:32 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600)

The SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600) is a high-performance flash drive designed to provide fast transfer speeds and ample storage capacity in a compact and handy form. With a capacity of 64GB, users can easily store and carry various types of digital files such as work documents, high-resolution photos, Full HD videos, to software installations or important backups.

Featuring USB 3.0 technology, this flash drive delivers significantly improved read and write speeds compared to the previous generation (USB 2.0), making it an ideal choice for transferring large files in a more time-efficient manner. Its retractable design keeps the USB connector protected without the need for an additional cover, adding practicality and reducing the risk of losing small physical parts.

In performance testing using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, this flash drive demonstrated stable and responsive performance. Through CrystalDiskMark, it recorded read speeds of 160.24 MB/s and write speeds of 38.17 MB/s, while ATTO Disk Benchmark recorded read speeds of 149.27 MB/s and write speeds of 57.85 MB/s on a 64MB file size.

This performance is perfectly sufficient for multimedia file transfer or portable operating system installation. Full compatibility support with Windows and macOS adds to the user's flexibility, whether in a work environment, education, or daily personal use.

Combining high transfer speeds, rugged design and large capacity, the SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600) offers a secure, reliable and easy-to-use external storage solution, perfect for anyone who needs a portable flash drive with proven performance.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Thursday, 11 May 2023 04:16:49 | Update: 1 month ago