Radeon HD 8850M vs GeForce GT 1010
Radeon HD 8850M
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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 8850M is positioned at rank 329 and the GeForce GT 1010 is on rank 98, so the GeForce GT 1010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8850M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 1010 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The GeForce GT 1010 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8850M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1010.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8850M 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 8850M and GeForce GT 1010
Radeon HD 8850M
The Radeon HD 8850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 973 points.
GeForce GT 1010
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8850M scores 973 and the GeForce GT 1010 reaches 972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 1010 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 256 (GeForce GT 1010). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 973 | 972 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+6% | 0.7516 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 1468 MHz+135% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 1010 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GT 1010). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs None (GeForce GT 1010). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs VP8 (Feature Set H). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8850M) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 1010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | VP8 (Feature Set H) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8850M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 1010's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1010). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 147mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.5 | 32.4+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $70 |
| Codename | Venus | GP108 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | January 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #894 | #895 |
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