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Radeon HD 4850
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GRID M6-0B
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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 4850 is positioned at rank 237 and the GRID M6-0B is on rank 374, 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 M6-0B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID M6-0B is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GRID M6-0B 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 M6-0B.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M6-0B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M6-0B holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $199), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 91.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+91.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 M6-0B
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 M6-0B
The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the GRID M6-0B 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 M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946+4% | 912 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 2.218 TFLOPS+122% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 576 KB+260% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M6-0B 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: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4850) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12_1+19% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 9.5% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 246mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 100W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 246mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6 | 9.1+6% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The GRID M6-0B costs 49.7% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) — the GRID M6-0B offers 89.6% better value. The GRID M6-0B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | GRID M6-0B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-87% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 9.1+90% |
| Codename | RV770 | GM204 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #876 | #535 |
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