Radeon HD 8850M vs Quadro CX

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 CX is on rank 383, so the Radeon HD 8850M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8850M

#319

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

837%

#321

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

759%

#322

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

757%

#326

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

688%

#327

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

684%

#329

Radeon HD 8850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

99%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

99%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

95%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

93%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

92%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX

#368

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

31432%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

100%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

94%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

89%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

89%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

85%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

81%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

81%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

68%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

68%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

66%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

64%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

57%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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.

Radeon HD 8850M Benchmark Check

Quadro CX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8850M and Quadro CX

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 CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8850M scores 973 and the Quadro CX reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
G3D Mark Score	973+3%	947
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+233%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS+73%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro CX has 4 GB. The Quadro CX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 192 KB (Quadro CX) — the Radeon HD 8850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro CX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
DirectX	12 (11_1)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs None (Quadro CX). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8850M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro CX).

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
Encoder	UVD3	None
Decoder	UVD 3.0	PureVideo HD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8850M draws 50W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	Radeon HD 8850M	Quadro CX
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	19.5+210%	6.3