Mobility Radeon HD 3850 vs Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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 Mobility Radeon HD 565v is on rank 554, so the Mobility Radeon HD 565v 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 Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 38.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3850 and Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v 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: 353 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 565v).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366+4% | 353 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 565v's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+3% | 7.1 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 17.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 38.6% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4+39% | 17.6 |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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