Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
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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 Per Dollar GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition 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 Mac Edition
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 775M Mac Edition
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 797 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,927 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition reaches 3,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2.142 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,897 | 3,927 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1344+31% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 2.142 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+129% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — a 4.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 100W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 39.3+31% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK104 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #803 |
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