Radeon HD 7850M vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz

Iris Plus Graphics 640

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7850M

1,373

+1.5%

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

Iris Plus Graphics 640

1,353

0.0%

HD Graphics 6000

Iris Graphics 6100

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 640.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7850M 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 7850M Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 640 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850M and Iris Plus Graphics 640

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 640

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
G3D Mark Score	1,373+1%	1,353
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS+2%	0.8448 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	40	48+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
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)

The Radeon HD 7850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	UVD 3	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 90.9% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
TDP	40W	15W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	34.3	90.2+163%

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 640) — the Iris Plus Graphics 640 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).