GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon HD 4810
GeForce GTX 850A
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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 GTX 850A is positioned at rank 473 and the Radeon HD 4810 is on rank 113, so the Radeon HD 4810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4810
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 850A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 850A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4810 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (246mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4810 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4810 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GTX 850A and Radeon HD 4810
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Radeon HD 4810
The Radeon HD 4810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 and the Radeon HD 4810 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4810 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4810). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4810).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 767 | 775+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+6% | 1.36 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4810) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4810's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 850A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4810). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-61% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 246mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2+149% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 4810 launched at $70 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4810 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 51.7 (Radeon HD 4810) — the Radeon HD 4810 offers 237.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon HD 4810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $70-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 51.7+238% |
| Codename | GM107 | RV790 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #621 | #762 |
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