Radeon 680M vs Radeon HD 7850

Radeon 680M

2023Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

Radeon HD 7850

2012Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 680M

3,836

0.0%

3,897

+1.6%

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. The Radeon 680M is positioned at rank #331 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M

#321

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

849%

#323

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

770%

#324

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

767%

#328

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

698%

#329

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

693%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

97%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

93%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 680M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The Radeon 680M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 680M.

Insight	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $80 for the Radeon 680M, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 62.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 680M and Radeon HD 7850

Radeon 680M

The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.

Radeon HD 7850

The Radeon HD 7850 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: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 680M scores 3,836 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 680M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 680M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
G3D Mark Score	3,836	3,897+2%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.379 TFLOPS+92%	1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+120%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 680M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon 680M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	153.6 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon 680M) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
DirectX	12_2	12
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850). Decoder: VCN 3.1 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
Encoder	VCN 3.1	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 3.1	UVD 3.1
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 680M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 680M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon 680M	Radeon HD 7850
TDP	50W-62%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	76.7+156%	30.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.0 (Radeon 680M) vs 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 62.3% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).