Radeon HD 4850 vs GRID K220Q
Radeon HD 4850
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GRID K220Q
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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 GRID K220Q is on rank 299, so the Radeon HD 4850 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 GRID K220Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID K220Q is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GRID K220Q 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 Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K220Q.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | Standard Size (265mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K220Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K220Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $199), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 379.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+379.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 GRID K220Q
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.
GRID K220Q
The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the GRID K220Q reaches 912 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the GRID K220Q uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 1,536 (GRID K220Q). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946+4% | 912 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+129% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID K220Q 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4850) vs 512 KB (GRID K220Q) — the GRID K220Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 11_0 (GRID K220Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the GRID K220Q's 225W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon HD 4850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (GRID K220Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 246mm vs 265mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-51% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 246mm | 265mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6+110% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GRID K220Q launched at $469 and now averages $40. The GRID K220Q costs 79.9% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 22.8 (GRID K220Q) — the GRID K220Q offers 375% better value. The GRID K220Q is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-58% | $469 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $40-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 22.8+375% |
| Codename | RV770 | GK104 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | July 2 2014 |
| Ranking | #876 | #907 |
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