Radeon HD 7580D vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Radeon HD 7580D
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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 7580D is positioned at rank 204 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is on rank 620, so the Radeon HD 7580D 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 7580D
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7580D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7580D and Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Radeon HD 7580D
The Radeon HD 7580D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points. Launch price was $449.
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7580D scores 351 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 reaches 366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7580D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7580D) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7580D) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 351 | 366+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+124% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+156% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+460% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7580D) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Radeon HD 7580D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7580D draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7580D) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 7.3+306% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7580D launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.4 (Radeon HD 7580D) vs 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 4.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7580D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7580D | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-60% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.4 | 24.4+4% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadway |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #454 | #846 |
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