Mobility Radeon HD 5850 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5000
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is on rank 403, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5850 and Mobility Radeon HD 5000
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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: 773 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 scores 763 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 reaches 773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5000). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5000).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 763 | 773+1% |
| 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 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 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.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| 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 5850 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5000's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 15.5+1% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 5000 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 38.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 5000) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5000 offers 52% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | Mobility Radeon HD 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $99-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 38.6+52% |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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