GeForce MX110 vs Radeon HD 7850M
GeForce MX110
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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 MX110 is positioned at rank 315 and the Radeon HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the GeForce MX110 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX110 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX110 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX110 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 28.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 MX110 and Radeon HD 7850M
GeForce MX110
The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.
Radeon HD 7850M
The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX110 scores 1,415 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX110 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX110) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,415+3% | 1,373 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5151 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+68% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX110 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX110) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7850M) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 40 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX110 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX110) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-25% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2+38% | 34.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX110 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.4 (GeForce MX110) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the GeForce MX110 offers 28.7% better value. The GeForce MX110 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce MX110 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.4+29% | 27.5 |
| Codename | GM108S | Heathrow |
| Release | November 17 2017 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #781 | #787 |
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