Radeon HD 4850 vs Radeon R7 M270DX
Radeon HD 4850
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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 Radeon R7 M270DX is on rank 372, 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 Radeon R7 M270DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M270DX is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M270DX 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 R7 M270DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M270DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M270DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $199), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 911.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+911.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon R7 M270DX
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.
Radeon R7 M270DX
The Radeon R7 M270DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 962 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the Radeon R7 M270DX reaches 962 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon R7 M270DX uses GCN 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946 | 962+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+39% | 0.7219 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M270DX has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the Radeon R7 M270DX's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon R7 M270DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6 | 12.8+49% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 M270DX costs 89.9% less ($179 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 48.1 (Radeon R7 M270DX) — the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 902.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M270DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 M270DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $20-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 48.1+902% |
| Codename | RV770 | Topaz |
| Release | June 25 2008 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #876 | #897 |
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