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GeForce 710A
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 710A is positioned at rank 335 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3850 AGP.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 710A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 710A holds the technical lead. Priced at $62 (vs $130), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 110.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($62) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710A and Radeon HD 3850 AGP
GeForce 710A
The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 710A scores 433 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710A) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 433 | 432 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+144% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1000 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 710A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP has 1 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Vulkan: 1.0 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 710A) vs None (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 710A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 3850 AGP's 130W — a 119% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710A) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 230mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-75% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 230mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+297% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710A launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $62, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 and now averages $130. The GeForce 710A costs 52.3% less ($68 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (GeForce 710A) vs 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the GeForce 710A offers 112.1% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-73% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62-52% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0+112% | 3.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #810 | #503 |
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