Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) vs Radeon HD 8850M

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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the Radeon HD 8850M is on rank 329, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

355%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

341%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

337%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

337%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

336%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

334%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

330%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

329%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

326%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

325%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

321%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

320%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

315%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

314%

#70

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

392%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

71%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

71%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

68%

#85

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

98%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

87%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

79%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

78%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

76%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

72%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

70%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

68%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Radeon HD 8850M

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the Radeon HD 8850M reaches 973 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Radeon HD 8850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8850M).

Feature	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
G3D Mark Score	1,000+3%	973
Architecture	GCN	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.0.

Feature	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)	Radeon HD 8850M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	UVD3
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.0
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8850M's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8850M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.