Radeon HD 8850M vs Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual
Radeon HD 8850M
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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual
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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 Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual is on rank 524, so the Radeon HD 8850M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8850M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8850M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual 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 Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 997 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8850M scores 973 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual reaches 997 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 973 | 997+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8850M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8850M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8850M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.5 | 19.9+2% |
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