Quadro 1100M vs Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Quadro 1100M
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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 Quadro 1100M is positioned at rank 165 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is on rank 611, so the Quadro 1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1100M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 1100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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 Quadro 1100M and Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Quadro 1100M
The Quadro 1100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 755 points. Launch price was $109.94.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 1100M scores 755 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 reaches 763 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1100M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 1100M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro 1100M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 755 | 763+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5422 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+107% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 1100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 has 1 GB. The Quadro 1100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 1100M draws 45W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5850's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro 1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1100M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8+10% | 15.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK107 | Broadway |
| Release | July 23 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #856 | #846 |
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