GeForce GT 750M vs Radeon HD 7850M

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 GT 750M is positioned at rank 158 and the Radeon HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the GeForce GT 750M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#148

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#150

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#151

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#155

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#156

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7850M

#446

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#449

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#453

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#454

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 750M.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GeForce GT 750M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 750M and Radeon HD 7850M

GeForce GT 750M

The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.

Radeon HD 7850M

The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 750M scores 1,332 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
G3D Mark Score	1,332	1,373+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	0.864 TFLOPS+16%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
DirectX	12 (FL11)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GT 750M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 750M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	Radeon HD 7850M
TDP	50W	40W-20%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	26.6	34.3+29%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the Radeon HD 7850M offers 3.4% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).