Radeon Ryzen 5 150 vs GeForce GTX 850M
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 755.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+755.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Ryzen 5 150 and GeForce GTX 850M
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GTX 850M
The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the GeForce GTX 850M reaches 2,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 850M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595+2% | 2,537 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+5% | 1.155 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 850M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 56.4+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) — the GeForce GTX 850M offers 756.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GeForce GTX 850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 63.4+757% |
| Codename | Lexa | GM107 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #617 | #629 |
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