Mobility Radeon HD 3850 vs GeForce GT 705
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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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 GT 705 is on rank 199, so the GeForce GT 705 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 GT 705
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 705 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3850.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 705 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 705 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3850 and GeForce GT 705
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 GT 705
The GeForce GT 705 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 370 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the GeForce GT 705 reaches 370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 705 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 384 (GeForce GT 705). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 705).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366 | 370+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+47% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 705 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 705 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 705's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 250W (GeForce GT 705). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+26% | 5.8 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 705 launched at $60 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 24.7 (GeForce GT 705) — the GeForce GT 705 offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce GT 705 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $60-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 24.7+1% |
| Codename | Broadway | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #846 | #777 |
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