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Radeon HD 4850
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GeForce GT 1010
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 4850 is positioned at rank 237 and the GeForce GT 1010 is on rank 98, so the GeForce GT 1010 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 4850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 1010 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 1010 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1010 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 1010 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $199 for the Radeon HD 4850, it costs 65% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 192.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+192.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 4850 and GeForce GT 1010
Radeon HD 4850
The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.
GeForce GT 1010
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the GeForce GT 1010 reaches 972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 1010 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 256 (GeForce GT 1010). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946 | 972+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+213% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+33% | 0.7516 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 1010 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GT 1010). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (12_1)+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4850) vs None (GeForce GT 1010). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs VP8 (Feature Set H). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 1010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | VP8 (Feature Set H) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the GeForce GT 1010's 30W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1010). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 246mm vs 147mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 30W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 246mm | 147mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 75-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6 | 32.4+277% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 and now averages $70. The GeForce GT 1010 costs 64.8% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) — the GeForce GT 1010 offers 189.6% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $70-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $70-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 13.9+190% |
| Codename | RV770 | GP108 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | January 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #876 | #895 |
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