RADEON HD6410D vs Radeon HD 3850 AGP
RADEON HD6410D
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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 HD6410D is positioned at rank 340 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 3850 AGP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6410D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON HD6410D is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RADEON HD6410D likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3850 AGP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3850 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD6410D.
| Insight | RADEON HD6410D | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD6410D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $130 for the Radeon HD 3850 AGP, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2445.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD6410D | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2445.8%) | ❌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 HD6410D and Radeon HD 3850 AGP
RADEON HD6410D
The RADEON HD6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 423 points.
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 HD6410D scores 423 and the Radeon HD 3850 AGP reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6410D is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 128 (RADEON HD6410D) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Raw compute: 0.5632 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6410D) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON HD6410D | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 423 | 432+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 128 | 1024+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5632 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+213% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+120% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 4 | 32+700% |
| TMUs | 8 | 64+700% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6410D | 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 HD6410D 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON HD6410D) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the RADEON HD6410D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6410D | 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 | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6410D draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 3850 AGP's 130W — a 158.6% difference. The RADEON HD6410D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6410D) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 AGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin.
| Feature | RADEON HD6410D | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-88% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2+755% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6410D launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 3850 AGP launched at $130 and now averages $130. The RADEON HD6410D costs 96.2% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.6 (RADEON HD6410D) vs 3.3 (Radeon HD 3850 AGP) — the RADEON HD6410D offers 2463.6% better value. The RADEON HD6410D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | RADEON HD6410D | Radeon HD 3850 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-73% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-96% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.6+2464% | 3.3 |
| Codename | Dragon Range | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 3 2023 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #843 | #503 |
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