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Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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Radeon HD 6480M
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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 Radeon HD 6480M is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 6480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6480M
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480M.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 6480M
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.
Radeon HD 6480M
The Radeon HD 6480M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the Radeon HD 6480M 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 Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366+4% | 353 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1120+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 224 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6480M) — the Radeon HD 6480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+217% | 2.3 |
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