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GeForce GTX 850M
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Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
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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. The GeForce GTX 850M is positioned at rank #68 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 850M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850M and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
GeForce GTX 850M
The GeForce GTX 850M 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: 2,537 points.
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850M scores 2,537 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,537 | 2,602+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 850M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850M draws 45W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 56.4 | 173.5+208% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Vega |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #629 | #545 |
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