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Radeon HD 3850 AGP
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RADEON HD6410D
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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 RADEON HD6410D is on rank 340, 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 RADEON HD6410D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON HD6410D is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RADEON HD6410D likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6410D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD6410D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $130 for the Radeon HD 3850 AGP, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2445.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2445.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 RADEON HD6410D
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.
RADEON HD6410D
The RADEON HD6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 423 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP scores 432 and the RADEON HD6410D reaches 423 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON HD6410D uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 128 (RADEON HD6410D). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6410D). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432+2% | 423 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+700% | 128 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+213% | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2200 MHz+120% |
| ROPs | 32+700% | 4 |
| TMUs | 64+700% | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 3850 AGP comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON HD6410D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP 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 2 MB (RADEON HD6410D) — the RADEON HD6410D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP draws 130W versus the RADEON HD6410D's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The RADEON HD6410D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 350W (RADEON HD6410D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 230mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3 | 28.2+755% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the RADEON HD6410D launched at $35 and now averages $5. The RADEON HD6410D costs 96.2% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) vs 84.6 (RADEON HD6410D) — the RADEON HD6410D offers 2463.6% better value. The RADEON HD6410D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3850 AGP | RADEON HD6410D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $35-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $5-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 84.6+2464% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Dragon Range |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #503 | #843 |
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