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Radeon HD 7850
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 198.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.1%) | ❌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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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.
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850 scores 3,897 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,897 | 3,922 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1280+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1011 MHz+1% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 1024-bit+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 7850) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7850) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850 draws 130W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7850) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 210mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 65W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 210mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 60.3+101% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 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 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 198.5% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $150-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9+198% | 26.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #503 | #427 |
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