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Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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GeForce 9800M GTS
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is positioned at rank 620 and the GeForce 9800M GTS is on rank 658, so the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800M GTS.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3850 and GeForce 9800M GTS
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.
GeForce 9800M GTS
The GeForce 9800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 357 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the GeForce 9800M GTS reaches 357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9800M GTS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366+3% | 357 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800M GTS's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+204% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 2.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4+3% | 23.8 |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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