HD Graphics 6000 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4850
HD Graphics 6000
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The HD Graphics 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 HD Graphics 6000 and Mobility Radeon HD 4850
HD Graphics 6000
The HD Graphics 6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 873 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 4850
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 6000 scores 873 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 6000 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (HD Graphics 6000) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 6000) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 873 | 866 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD Graphics 6000 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 6000 draws 15W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4850's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The HD Graphics 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 6000) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 58.2+101% | 28.9 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 6000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $20. The HD Graphics 6000 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.3 (HD Graphics 6000) vs 43.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) — the HD Graphics 6000 offers 101.6% better value. The HD Graphics 6000 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | HD Graphics 6000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+102% | 43.3 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT3 | M98 |
| Release | September 5 2014 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #924 | #927 |
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