Radeon R7 A10-8850 vs GeForce 730A
Radeon R7 A10-8850
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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 R7 A10-8850 is positioned at rank 288 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the Radeon R7 A10-8850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A10-8850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 730A.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $250), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1135.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1135.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R7 A10-8850 and GeForce 730A
Radeon R7 A10-8850
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 points.
GeForce 730A
The GeForce 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 764 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 scores 773 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 773+1% | 764 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS+13% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 draws 55W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 33W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1 | 23.2+65% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce 730A launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 730A costs 92% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 1132.3% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A10-8850 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $60-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $20-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.1 | 38.2+1132% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | July 6 2016 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #667 | #810 |
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