Mobility Radeon HD 3850 vs Radeon HD 8510G
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 Radeon HD 8510G is on rank 150, so the Radeon HD 8510G 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 Radeon HD 8510G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8510G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8510G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8510G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 205.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+205.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 Radeon HD 8510G
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 8510G
The Radeon HD 8510G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 373 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 scores 366 and the Radeon HD 8510G reaches 373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8510G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8510G). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8510G).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366 | 373+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1024+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8510G) — the Radeon HD 8510G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8510G's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8510G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3+152% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8510G launched at $45 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8510G costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) vs 74.6 (Radeon HD 8510G) — the Radeon HD 8510G offers 205.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8510G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 | Radeon HD 8510G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $45-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 74.6+206% |
| Codename | Broadway | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #503 |
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