Radeon HD 4850 X2 vs GeForce 940A
Radeon HD 4850 X2
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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 X2 is positioned at rank 291 and the GeForce 940A is on rank 320, so the Radeon HD 4850 X2 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 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 940A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 940A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 X2 and GeForce 940A
Radeon HD 4850 X2
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 7 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,132 points. Launch price was $420.
GeForce 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 scores 1,132 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,132+2% | 1,107 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS ×2+16% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40 ×2+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 draws 250W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 153.4% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 33W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 33.5+644% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 940A launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 13.8 (GeForce 940A) — the Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 105.1% better value. The GeForce 940A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $80-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.3+105% | 13.8 |
| Codename | R700 | GM108 |
| Release | November 7 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #848 | #853 |
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