Radeon HD 7850
VS
GeForce GTX 775M

Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce GTX 775M

AMD

Radeon HD 7850

2012Boost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 775M

2013Core: 719 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 775M

#13
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
141%
#15
128%
#16
128%
#20
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
116%
#21
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
116%
#23
GeForce GTX 775M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
88%
#37
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 775M.

InsightRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7850 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 775M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 775M

The GeForce GTX 775M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 719 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,837 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GeForce GTX 775M reaches 3,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 775M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
G3D Mark Score
3,897+2%
3,837
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1344+31%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 775M) — a 4.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 775M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
153.6 GB/s
160 GB/s+4%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 775M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
DirectX
12+9%
11_0
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 775M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7850) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 775M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 3.1
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
H.264
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 775M's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 775M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
TDP
130W
100W-23%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
210mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
30.0
38.4+28%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 775M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850GeForce GTX 775M
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Pitcairn
N13E-GTX-A2
Release
March 5 2012
September 24 2013
Ranking
#503
#502