GeForce GTS 350M vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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.

GeForce GTS 350M vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTS 350M vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTS 350M

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌112% higher power demand at 106W vs 50W.

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 106W, a 56W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTS 350M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4.1% in PassMark G3D (381 vs 366), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTS 350M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Mobility Radeon HD 3850 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTS 350M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTS 350M vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTS 350M

The GeForce GTS 350M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $129.

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 350M scores 381 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 reaches 366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 350M is built on Fermi while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
G3D Mark Score	381+4%	366
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+86%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB+220%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTS 350M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTS 350M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTS 350M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 350M and 128-bit on the Mobility Radeon HD 3850.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 350M draws 106W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.