Radeon HD 7850M vs Radeon HD 5770
Radeon HD 7850M
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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 Radeon HD 5770 is on rank 148, so the Radeon HD 5770 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 Radeon HD 5770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $159), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 223.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+223.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($159) |
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 Radeon HD 5770
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.
Radeon HD 5770
The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the Radeon HD 5770 reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 5770). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,373+2% | 1,348 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 5770's 108W — a 91.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-63% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 208mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3+174% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7850M costs 68.6% less ($109 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) — the Radeon HD 7850M offers 223.5% better value. The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-69% | $159 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+224% | 8.5 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Juniper |
| Release | April 24 2012 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #787 | #730 |
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