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Radeon HD 8850M
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Quadro 2000
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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 Quadro 2000 is on rank 314, so the Quadro 2000 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 8850M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 2000.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Quadro 2000
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.
Quadro 2000
The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 948 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8850M scores 973 and the Quadro 2000 reaches 948 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 2000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 192 (Quadro 2000). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 973+3% | 948 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS+67% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 2000 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 11_0 (Quadro 2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8850M draws 50W versus the Quadro 2000's 62W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon HD 8850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 350W (Quadro 2000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-19% | 62W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 178mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.5+27% | 15.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8850M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | Venus | GF106 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | December 24 2010 |
| Ranking | #894 | #902 |
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