GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is positioned at rank #324 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 GTX 850M - MODDED

#314

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

795%

#316

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

721%

#317

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

719%

#321

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

654%

#322

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

649%

#324

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

94%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

93%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

91%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

90%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1760.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED.

Insight	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1760.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1760.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 GTX 850M - MODDED Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,092 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED scores 1,092 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1760.1%. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,092	20,312+1760%
Architecture	Maxwell	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	640	4864+660%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.155 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+1303%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	40	152+280%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	4.8 MB+1448%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 126.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.