Radeon R9 M390X vs Radeon HD 7850

Radeon R9 M390X

2015Core: 723 MHz

Radeon HD 7850

2012Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M390X

3,895

0.0%

3,897

+0.1%

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. The Radeon R9 M390X is positioned at rank #416 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 R9 M390X

#406

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1533%

#408

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1390%

#409

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1386%

#413

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1261%

#414

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1252%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

100%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

98%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

98%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

97%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

94%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

94%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 140.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon R9 M390X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M390X and Radeon HD 7850

Radeon R9 M390X

The Radeon R9 M390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,895 points.

Radeon HD 7850

The Radeon HD 7850 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: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M390X scores 3,895 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M390X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850).

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
G3D Mark Score	3,895	3,897
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+68%	1.761 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
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 R9 M390X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) — a 4.2% advantage for the Radeon R9 M390X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s+4%	153.6 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M390X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M390X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	Radeon HD 7850
TDP	75W-42%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	51.9+73%	30.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M390X launched at $550 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7850 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 139.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M390X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).