Radeon HD 7850M
VS
Quadro K2100M

Radeon HD 7850M vs Quadro K2100M

AMD

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K2100M

2013Core: 667 MHz

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 Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the Quadro K2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
1786%
#449
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
100%
#458
99%
#459
Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#460
Radeon R9 M275X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#461
GeForce 8400 GS
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
99%
#462
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
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
97%
#467
Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
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 Quadro K2100M

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
99%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
97%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
93%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
92%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
91%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
90%
#93
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1078%
#108
Quadro K2100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
95%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
92%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
92%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
91%
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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2100M.

InsightRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850M and Quadro K2100M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score
1,373
1,370
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640+11%
576
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.864 TFLOPS+12%
0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40
48+20%
L1 Cache
160 KB+233%
48 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 3
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 31.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
TDP
40W-27%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
34.3+38%
24.9
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7850MQuadro K2100M
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Heathrow
GK106
Release
April 24 2012
July 23 2013
Ranking
#787
#788