Radeon HD 7850 vs GRID P6-2Q

Radeon HD 7850

2012Boost: 1000 MHz

GRID P6-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7850

130

3,897

0.0%

3,926

+0.7%

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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.

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 GRID P6-2Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#281

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7537%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

99%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

99%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

97%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

90%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

87%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

86%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P6-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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	GRID P6-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+197.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

GRID P6-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850 and GRID P6-2Q

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.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,897	3,926
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+174%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1178 MHz+18%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850) vs NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 3. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7850) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 4
Decoder	UVD 3.1	NVDEC 3
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 53.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850	GRID P6-2Q
TDP	130W-42%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	30.0+72%	17.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 7850 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 197.3% better value. The GRID P6-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).