Radeon HD 8410G vs Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Radeon HD 8410G
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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 8410G is positioned at rank 116 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 8410G 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 8410G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8410G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8410G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8410G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $130), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2518.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2518.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) |
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 8410G and Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Radeon HD 8410G
The Radeon HD 8410G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8410G scores 435 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8410G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8410G) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8410G) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 435 | 432 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+45% | 1.761 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8410G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8410G) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8410G) vs None (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8410G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8410G draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 3850 AGP's 130W — a 42.4% difference. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8410G) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 130W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 3.3+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8410G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 and now averages $130. The Radeon HD 8410G costs 96.2% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.0 (Radeon HD 8410G) vs 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the Radeon HD 8410G offers 2536.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8410G | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-69% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-96% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.0+2536% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #460 | #503 |
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