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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A

#577

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#578

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

107%

#579

Radeon R8 M445DX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

106%

#580

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

106%

#581

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

105%

#582

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

104%

#583

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

104%

#584

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

103%

#585

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

103%

#586

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

103%

#587

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

103%

#588

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

102%

#589

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

102%

#590

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

101%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

101%

#592

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#593

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

99%

#594

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

99%

#595

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#596

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#597

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

MSRP: $1810|Avg: N/A

98%

#598

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#599

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#600

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#601

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

96%

#602

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#603

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#604

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#605

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#606

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#607

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 850A across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 850A specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.439 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1124 MHz from a base of 993 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 850A
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	767
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1124 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	993 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.439 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	44.96 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#621

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 850A is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 850A
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Specification	GeForce GTX 850A
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	GeForce GTX 850A
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $150), the GeForce GTX 850A delivers 15 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #621 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 850A
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#621
Release Date	March 13 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	993 MHz
Boost Clock	1124 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	44.96
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.439 TFLOPS