Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce GTX 780M

Radeon HD 7850

2012Boost: 1000 MHz

GeForce GTX 780M

2013Core: 823 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7850

130

3,897

+1.4%

3,845

0.0%

GeForce GTX 745

GeForce GTX 950M

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 780M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#202

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

424%

#204

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

384%

#205

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

383%

#209

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

348%

#210

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

346%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

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 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 780M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850 and GeForce GTX 780M

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 780M

The GeForce GTX 780M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,845 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GeForce GTX 780M reaches 3,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 780M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
G3D Mark Score	3,897+1%	3,845
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS	2.448 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+25%	797 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
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)

The Radeon HD 7850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780M) — a 4.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7850) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 780M's 122W — a 6.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 780M
TDP	130W	122W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	210mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	30.0	31.5+5%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 21.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 780M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).