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Radeon HD 5850
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Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the Radeon HD 5850, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 104.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 5850 and Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
Radeon HD 5850
The Radeon HD 5850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5850 scores 1,955 and the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) reaches 2,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5850) vs 64 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,955 | 2,000+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+2150% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 5850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5850) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | QuickSync |
| Decoder | — | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5850 draws 151W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)'s 12W — a 170.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5850) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 12W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 166.7+1192% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.2 (Radeon HD 5850) vs 133.3 (Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) offers 104.4% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5850 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.2 | 133.3+104% |
| Codename | Cypress | Ice Lake G7 Gen. 11 |
| Release | September 30 2009 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #682 | #672 |
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