Radeon HD 4810 vs GeForce GTX 850A
Radeon HD 4810
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GeForce GTX 850A
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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 4810 is positioned at rank 113 and the GeForce GTX 850A is on rank 473, so the Radeon HD 4810 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 4810
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 850A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 850A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4810 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4810 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4810 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4810 and GeForce GTX 850A
Radeon HD 4810
The Radeon HD 4810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4810 scores 775 and the GeForce GTX 850A reaches 767 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4810 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 850A uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4810) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850A). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4810) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775+1% | 767 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS | 1.439 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4810) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4810 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 850A's 75W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 850A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4810) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 75W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 10.2+149% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4810 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 4810 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon HD 4810) vs 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) — the Radeon HD 4810 offers 237.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4810 | GeForce GTX 850A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-53% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.7+238% | 15.3 |
| Codename | RV790 | GM107 |
| Release | April 2 2009 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #762 | #621 |
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