Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Radeon HD 7850
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7850.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 7850 and GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Radeon HD 7850
The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GTX 750 Ti
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,900 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti reaches 3,900 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,897 | 3,900 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+27% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1085 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) vs 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — a 77.8% advantage for the Radeon HD 7850. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s+78% | 86.4 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7850) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 750 Ti's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 210mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 75W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 210mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 52.0+73% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 97.5 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 25.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $149-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9 | 97.5+25% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #503 | #501 |
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