GeForce GTX 965M vs Radeon HD 7850

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 965M is positioned at rank #39 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 965M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

90%

#29

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

169%

#31

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

153%

#32

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

153%

#36

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

139%

#37

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

138%

#39

GeForce GTX 965M

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100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

90%

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GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

88%

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GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 965M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7850 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 965M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and Radeon HD 7850

GeForce GTX 965M

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

Radeon HD 7850

The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
G3D Mark Score	3,860	3,897
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.355 TFLOPS+34%	1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+15%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) — a 92% advantage for the Radeon HD 7850. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) — the GeForce GTX 965M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	153.6 GB/s+92%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 965M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7850).

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	Radeon HD 7850
TDP	50W-62%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	210mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	77.2+157%	30.0