Radeon HD 7850M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7850M

1,373

0.0%

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

10,064

+633.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Radeon HD 7850M is positioned at rank #456 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 7850M

#446

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#449

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#453

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#454

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 633% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7850M.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-633%)	✅Leading raw performance (+633%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 510.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+510.8%)
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 7850M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7850M

The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 633%. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,373	10,064+633%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+927%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
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 7850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	40W-78%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	34.3	55.9+63%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850M costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 509.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).