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Mobility Radeon HD 4850
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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 4850 is positioned at rank 504 and the FirePro 3D V4800 is on rank 227, so the FirePro 3D V4800 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 4850
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V4800.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) | ❌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 4850 and FirePro 3D V4800
Mobility Radeon HD 4850
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points.
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 scores 866 and the FirePro 3D V4800 reaches 854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the FirePro 3D V4800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V4800). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 866+1% | 854 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V4800). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V4800). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 draws 30W versus the FirePro 3D V4800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V4800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-59% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.9+151% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) vs 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 1.4% better value. The FirePro 3D V4800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $189-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.3+1% | 42.7 |
| Codename | M98 | Juniper |
| Release | January 9 2009 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #927 | #780 |
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