Radeon HD 4850 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Radeon HD 4850
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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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 2.7% 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $199 for the Radeon HD 4850, it costs 57% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 127.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+127.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 55 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946+3% | 921 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 4096+412% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+4684% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 40 | 256+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A10-9700E has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4850) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon HD 4850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-63% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6+177% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 57.3% less ($114 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers 125% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $139-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $85-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 10.8+125% |
| Codename | RV770 | Navi 48 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #876 | #23 |
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