Mobility Radeon HD 5850 vs GeForce GTX 850A
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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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 5850 is positioned at rank 611 and the GeForce GTX 850A is on rank 473, so the GeForce GTX 850A 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 5850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 850A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 5850 and GeForce GTX 850A
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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: 763 points.
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 scores 763 and the GeForce GTX 850A reaches 767 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 850A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850A). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 763 | 767 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.439 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850A has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 850A's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3+50% | 10.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers 66% better value. The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+66% | 15.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | GM107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #621 |
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