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AMD Radeon HD 7850

AMD Radeon HD 7850

Graphics Processor

Pitcairn

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon HD 7850

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 2 GB of memory size, 1024 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon HD 7850 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Pitcairn graphics processor, 1024 cores, 64 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Pitcairn

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

32

Memory Size

2 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NamePitcairn
GPU VariantPitcairn PRO(215-0828062)
ArchitectureGCN 1.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,800 million
Density13.2M / mm²
Die Size212 mm²
Chip PackageFCBGA-1737

Graphics Card

Release DateMar 5th, 2012
GenerationSouthern Islands(HD 7800)
PredecessorNorthern Islands
SuccessorSea Islands
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price249 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews71 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock860 MHz
Memory Clock1200 MHz4.8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth153.6 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1024
TMUs64
ROPs32
Compute Units16
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache512 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate27.52 GPixel/s
Texture Rate55.04 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)1.761 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)110.1 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length210 mm8.3 inches
TDP130 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 1.4a2x mini-DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board Number109-C40147-00, 109-C40337-00A

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1 (1.2)
Vulkan1.2.170
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50902360%
GeForce RTX 40901800%
GeForce RTX 50801555%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1388%
GeForce RTX 40801377%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX1376%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1356%
Radeon RX 9070 XT1296%
Radeon RX 7900 XT1185%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti1163%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER1162%
Radeon RX 90701161%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti1064%
GeForce RTX 50701053%
GeForce RTX 30901037%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti1024%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER991%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE976%
Radeon RX 6950 XT960%
GeForce RTX 4070946%
Radeon RX 6900 XT937%
GeForce RTX 3080922%
Radeon RX 7800 XT919%
Radeon RX 6800 XT887%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB823%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB818%
Radeon RX 7700 XT806%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB782%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti780%
Radeon RX 6800754%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB738%
GeForce RTX 3070730%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti724%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB720%
GeForce RTX 5060709%
Radeon RX 6750 XT692%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti639%
Radeon RX 6700 XT627%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER583%
Radeon RX 7600 XT578%
GeForce RTX 4060576%
Arc B580575%
GeForce RTX 5050561%
GeForce RTX 2080556%
Radeon RX 6650 XT544%
Radeon RX 7600543%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER517%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti511%
Arc A770511%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB492%
Radeon RX 6600 XT485%
Radeon VII484%
Arc A750474%
Radeon RX 5700 XT464%
GeForce RTX 2070457%
Radeon RX 6600436%
Arc A580424%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER423%
Radeon RX Vega 64405%
GeForce RTX 2060392%
Radeon RX 5700390%
GeForce GTX 1080383%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti376%
Radeon RX 5600 XT372%
Radeon RX Vega 56354%
GeForce GTX 1070341%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER323%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti323%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti306%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB304%
Radeon R9 FURY X300%
GeForce GTX 1660297%
Radeon RX 590281%
Radeon R9 FURY273%
GeForce GTX 980270%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER267%
Radeon RX 6500 XT264%
Radeon RX 5500 XT262%
Radeon RX 580260%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB253%
Radeon R9 390X250%
GeForce GTX 690246%
Radeon RX 480244%
Radeon HD 7990243%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti239%
GeForce GTX 970233%
Radeon R9 290X232%
Radeon R9 390228%
Radeon RX 570225%
Radeon R9 290214%
Radeon RX 470211%
GeForce GTX 1650199%
Radeon RX 6400195%
Arc A380192%
GeForce GTX 780192%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition173%
GeForce GTX 590173%
Radeon R9 280X171%
Radeon HD 6990167%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti159%
GeForce GTX 680155%
Radeon R9 380153%
Radeon HD 7970153%
GeForce GTX 770153%
Radeon R9 285152%
GeForce GTX 960147%
GeForce GTX 670144%
Radeon HD 5970130%
GeForce GTX 1630130%
Radeon HD 7950127%
GeForce GTX 1050127%
GeForce GTX 760126%
GeForce GTX 580126%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti125%
Radeon R9 270X124%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition121%
GeForce GTX 950120%
Radeon RX 560113%
GeForce GTX 570111%
GeForce GTX 660111%
Radeon RX 460110%
Radeon R7 370110%
Radeon HD 6970106%
GeForce GTX 480102%
Radeon HD 7850Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 29598%
Radeon HD 695095%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti94%
Radeon HD 4870 X293%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti92%
Radeon HD 587089%
Radeon HD 687084%
GeForce GTX 47081%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti77%
Radeon HD 585076%
GeForce GTX 28571%
Radeon HD 685069%
GeForce GTX 28065%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition65%
GeForce GTX 27565%
GeForce GT 103064%
GeForce GTX 46063%
Radeon HD 489061%
Radeon HD 679060%
Radeon HD 583057%
GeForce GTX 65054%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti53%
Radeon HD 487053%
GeForce GTX 26052%
Radeon HD 577051%
Radeon HD 775051%
Radeon HD 575044%
GeForce GTS 45043%
GeForce GTS 25042%
Radeon HD 485041%
Radeon HD 477039%
Radeon HD 483036%
Radeon HD 667035%
GeForce 9800 GT34%
GeForce GT 64033%
Radeon HD 567030%
GeForce 9600 GT29%
GeForce GT 24025%
GeForce GT 44024%
Radeon HD 467023%
Radeon HD 557021%
GeForce GT 43021%
GeForce GT 22016%
GeForce GT 52013%
Radeon HD 645012%
Radeon HD 545010%
Radeon HD 45508%
GeForce 9400 GT7%
GeForce 2105%
Radeon HD 7850Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 7850Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon HD 7850

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 features 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 2 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is equipped with 1024 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 130 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 2 GB and 1024, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon HD 7850, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 130 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 2 GB and 1024, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon HD 7850 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 460 and Radeon R7 370. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 460 is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon R7 370 is approximately 10% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon HD 7850. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon HD 7850 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics card.

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