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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce RTX 4090

The Radeon HD 7850 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4090 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 542% cheaper$249 vs $3,495.00
  • Up to 2622% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 324% better value for money
  • Up to 542% more expensive$3,495.00 vs $249

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 75 points higher.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
1761 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Logo
GeForce RTX 4090
82580 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4090 has 4589% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
27.52 GP/s

GeForce RTX 4090 fills pixels 1512% faster.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
55.04 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Logo
GeForce RTX 4090
1290.2 GT/s

GeForce RTX 4090 maps textures 2244% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4090 has 22 GB more VRAM.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
153.6 GB/s

GeForce RTX 4090 moves data 558% faster.

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Radeon HD 7850 draws 320W less power.

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GDDR6X
256-bit
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384-bit
Southern Islands (HD 7800)
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GeForce 40
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090. It's 3750% faster than the Radeon HD 7850 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4090 than Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
3750% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4090 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon HD 7850 and GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7850 scores 2/100, GeForce RTX 4090 scores 77/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce RTX 4090 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon HD 7850 and GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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