GeForce GTX 850M vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 755.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+755.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Ryzen 5 150
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 Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850M scores 2,537 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,537 | 2,595+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.155 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850M draws 45W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 56.4+9% | 51.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce GTX 850M offers 756.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.4+757% | 7.4 |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | March 12 2014 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #629 | #617 |
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