Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce GTX 965M SLI

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 965M SLI

#195

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

406%

#197

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

368%

#198

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

367%

#202

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

334%

#203

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

332%

#205

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 965M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 965M SLI 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.

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 965M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850 and GeForce GTX 965M SLI

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 965M SLI

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GeForce GTX 965M SLI reaches 4,010 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 965M SLI uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,897	4,010+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+5%	950 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
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 80.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) — a 91.5% advantage for the Radeon HD 7850. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit x2.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s+92%	80.2 GB/s x2
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit x2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 965M SLI's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.