GeForce 940A vs Radeon HD 4850 X2
GeForce 940A
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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 940A is positioned at rank 320 and the Radeon HD 4850 X2 is on rank 291, so the Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 940A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 940A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940A.
| Insight | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940A and Radeon HD 4850 X2
GeForce 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.
Radeon HD 4850 X2
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 7 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,132 points. Launch price was $420.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 940A scores 1,107 and the Radeon HD 4850 X2 reaches 1,132 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940A) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A) vs 1 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4850 X2).
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,107 | 1,132+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 1 TFLOPS ×2+16% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40 ×2+150% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 940A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4850 X2) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940A) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A) vs None (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850 X2).
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 940A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 4850 X2's 250W — a 153.4% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940A) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95.
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-87% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-21% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.5+644% | 4.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940A launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 launched at $399 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.8 (GeForce 940A) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) — the Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 105.1% better value. The GeForce 940A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 940A | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-80% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.8 | 28.3+105% |
| Codename | GM108 | R700 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | November 7 2008 |
| Ranking | #853 | #848 |
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