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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon HD 7850 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon HD 7850 is much slower than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 301% cheaper$249 vs $1,570.00
  • Up to 2203% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 474% better value for money
  • Up to 301% more expensive$1,570.00 vs $249

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 63 points higher.

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AMD Radeon HD 7850 Logo
Radeon HD 7850
1761 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Logo
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
61390 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 3386% more compute power.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX fills pixels 1643% faster.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX maps textures 1643% faster.

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 22 GB more VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX moves data 525% faster.

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Radeon HD 7850 draws 225W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
256-bit
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384-bit
Southern Islands (HD 7800)
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Navi III (RX 7000)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7850 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX. It's 3150% faster than the Radeon HD 7850 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 7900 XTX than Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
3150% 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 65/100 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7850 scores 2/100, Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 65/100. 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the stronger pick at 65/100. 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?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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