AMD Radeon HD 7850 vs Intel Arc A310
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon HD 7850 | Intel Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6/100 | 6/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 130 W | 75 W |
| Launch MSRP | $249 | $99 |
| Performance per $100 | 2.4 | 6.1 |
| Release year | 2012 | 2022 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Ray tracing | — No | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The Intel Arc A310 carries more VRAM (4GB vs 2GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The Intel Arc A310 draws 55W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the Intel Arc A310 offers better performance per dollar.