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Radeon HD 3850 AGP
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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 Radeon HD 3850 AGP is positioned at rank 283 and the GeForce 710A is on rank 335, so the Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3850 AGP.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 710A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 710A holds the technical lead. Priced at $62 (vs $130), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 110.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) | ✅More affordable ($62) |
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 Radeon HD 3850 AGP and GeForce 710A
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP 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: 432 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce 710A
The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP scores 432 and the GeForce 710A reaches 433 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 710A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 384 (GeForce 710A). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432 | 433 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+144% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+6% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 710A has 2 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 1 MB (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs NVENC (GeForce 710A). Decoder: UVD 1.0 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 1.0 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP draws 130W versus the GeForce 710A's 33W — a 119% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 350W (GeForce 710A). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 230mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 33W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 230mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3 | 13.1+297% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the GeForce 710A launched at $35 and now averages $62. The GeForce 710A costs 52.3% less ($68 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 7.0 (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A offers 112.1% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $35-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $62-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 7.0+112% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM108 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #503 | #810 |
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