Radeon R7 M370 vs Radeon HD 7850M
Radeon R7 M370
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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 M370 is positioned at rank 354 and the Radeon HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the Radeon R7 M370 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 M370
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 29.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 M370 and Radeon HD 7850M
Radeon R7 M370
The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.
Radeon HD 7850M
The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M370 scores 1,418 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,418+3% | 1,373 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7373 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+17% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M370 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M370 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M370) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 40W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 34.3+81% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M370 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the Radeon R7 M370 offers 29.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5+29% | 27.5 |
| Codename | Litho | Heathrow |
| Release | May 5 2015 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #778 | #787 |
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