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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon HD 7850 vs GeForce RTX 3080

The Radeon HD 7850 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3080 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 181% cheaper$249 vs $634.25
  • Up to 1224% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 372% better value for money
  • Up to 181% more expensive$634.25 vs $249

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 35 points higher.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
1761 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Logo
GeForce RTX 3080
29770 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3080 has 1591% more compute power.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 497% faster.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
55.04 GT/s

GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 745% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 has 8 GB more VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 395% faster.

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Radeon HD 7850 draws 190W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR6X
256-bit
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320-bit
Southern Islands (HD 7800)
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GeForce 30
Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 1750% faster than the Radeon HD 7850 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
1750% 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 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 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 3080?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7850 scores 2/100, GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100. 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 3080 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 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. 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 3080?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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