Aquamark score 38147 marks with a Radeon HD 7310
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Hardware: AMD Radeon HD 7310
Specs:Architecture : Terascale 2
Codename : Ontario
Chip : -
Core : 80
Memory : 384MB DDR3 (SHARED)
Bus Width : 128 bit
Core Clock : 500MHz
Memory Clock : 533MHz
TDP : -
Technology : 40nm
Bus Interface : Integrated
CPU: AMD E1-1200
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Software: Aquamark
Score: 38147 marks
About: AquamarkAquamark is a graphics benchmark designed to measure system performance with an emphasis on testing GPU performance in 3D graphics rendering. The benchmark relies on a complex visual demo with elements such as dynamic lighting effects, transparency, reflection, and animation, rendered using DirectX 9. Aquamark provides a thorough evaluation of the system's graphical capabilities in handling high quality GPU-based visual effects, both in terms of graphics rendering and memory and bandwidth management. Using graphics scenarios that can demand a lot from the GPU and processor, Aquamark tests the system's ability to handle heavy workloads with high graphics settings. The final score obtained gives an idea of the system's graphical power and is very often used by overclockers or those who compare the performance of different generations of graphics cards. Aquamark was popular in the days before 3DMark became more dominant, but it still provides a useful reference in measuring mid-range gaming performance on DirectX 9 systems.
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
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