Radeon HD 7850M vs GeForce MX110
Radeon HD 7850M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Radeon HD 7850M is positioned at rank 456 and the GeForce MX110 is on rank 315, so the GeForce MX110 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7850M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX110 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX110 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX110 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 28.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850M and GeForce MX110
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 MX110
The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the GeForce MX110 reaches 1,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX110 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 256 (GeForce MX110). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,373 | 1,415+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+68% | 0.5151 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX110 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 40 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the GeForce MX110's 30W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 350W (GeForce MX110). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 30W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3 | 47.2+38% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX110 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 35.4 (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce MX110 offers 28.7% better value. The GeForce MX110 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 35.4+29% |
| Codename | Heathrow | GM108S |
| Release | April 24 2012 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #787 | #781 |
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