Radeon HD 7850M vs Tesla M2090
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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, so the Tesla M2090 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.5%) |
| 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 Tesla M2090
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.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,373 | 1,400+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 1.332 TFLOPS+54% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 1 MB+525% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M2090 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 768 KB (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX | CUDA,OpenCL |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 144.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-84% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 248mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3+513% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 35.0 (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 offers 27.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7850M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 35.0+27% |
| Codename | Heathrow | GF110 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #787 | #530 |
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