Comparing: AMD Radeon HD 7310 vs NVIDIA GeForce MX350

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About Hardware AMD Radeon HD 7310

The AMD Radeon HD 7310 is an entry-level integrated graphics processor (IGP) that is part of the AMD E1-1200 APU, launched in 2012 for budget-oriented laptops. Based on the Terascale 2 architecture, the Radeon HD 7310 features 80 stream processors (shaders) and runs at a clock speed of up to 500 MHz. While modest in terms of raw power, this GPU was designed to handle essential computing needs with minimal power consumption, making it ideal for ultraportable laptops and low-cost netbooks of its era.

The Radeon HD 7310 supports DirectX 11 and UVD3 (Unified Video Decoder) for smooth HD video playback, making it fairly capable for multimedia tasks such as watching YouTube videos or playing DVDs. However, it does not have dedicated VRAM, relying instead on shared system memory, which means that its performance is significantly influenced by the RAM configuration single-channel DDR3 memory limits its potential, while a dual-channel setup can offer slightly better bandwidth for graphical tasks.

In terms of gaming, the HD 7310 is only suitable for very light or older games, and even then, users will need to lower the resolution and graphics settings to achieve playable frame rates. Titles like Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, or older 2D games can run reasonably well, but 3D games or anything newer than 2012 will likely struggle. The GPU’s aging architecture also limits compatibility and performance in modern applications and web-based 3D content.

Despite its limitations, the Radeon HD 7310 can still serve a purpose in legacy laptops such as the HP 1000 1b05au, especially for users who need a machine for basic productivity tasks, internet browsing, and light media consumption on older operating systems like Windows 7 or Windows 8. For budget-conscious users who still own or restore older laptops, this GPU represents a practical, if dated, solution for everyday computing.

Hardware Detail:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
CPU: AMD E1-1200
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel 2 DIMM
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:36 | Update: 4 days ago

About Hardware NVIDIA GeForce MX350

The NVIDIA GeForce MX350 is an entry-level mobile GPU designed to enhance the graphics experience of mainstream laptop users. Based on the Pascal architecture (GP107) that is also used in the GTX 1050 series, this GPU has 640 CUDA cores and comes with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM, which provides much better graphics performance compared to integrated GPUs such as Intel UHD or Iris Xe Graphics.

MX350 supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and NVIDIA Optimus Technology, enabling intelligent transition between integrated and discrete GPUs for power efficiency. Compared to the integrated GPU, the MX350 is capable of running more applications and games with smoother graphics, such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, to popular games like Genshin Impact, Valorant, Dota 2, and GTA V at 720p to 1080p resolution with low to medium graphics settings.

While not a GPU for heavy gaming or professional editing, the MX350 still excels in daily multitasking and productivity scenarios, especially on laptops with dual channel RAM like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 equipped with a Core i5-1135G7 and 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM. In this laptop, the combination of Intel Iris Xe Graphics and NVIDIA MX350 allows the system to choose the most efficient GPU for each workload, keeping the battery efficient without sacrificing performance when needed.

Overall, the GeForce MX350 is a well-balanced discrete GPU solution for casual users who want the increased graphics performance of an integrated GPU, but don't need the full power of the GTX or RTX series. This GPU is perfect for students, office workers, or multimedia users looking for a thin and light yet responsive laptop for visual tasks.

Hardware Detail:

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: Core i5-1135G7
dGPU: GeForce MX350
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 22H2

Friday, 06 August 2021 04:34:04 | Update: 4 days ago