GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon RX Vega M GL
When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon RX Vega M GL, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon RX Vega M GL is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 850A
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Radeon RX Vega M GL is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX Vega M GL here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 65 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | IGP |
Memory type | DDR3 | HBM2 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon RX Vega M GL has 44% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
- GeForce GTX 850A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX Vega M GL uses IGP interface.
- Radeon RX Vega M GL has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
- GeForce GTX 850A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL is 29 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
- GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Battlefield 5 is 344% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Call of Duty: Warzone is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 65−70 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 109% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Dota 2 is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Far Cry 5 is 440% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Fortnite is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−33 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Forza Horizon 4 is 366% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Minecraft is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 320% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 9−10 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce GTX 850A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | GM107 | Polaris 22 |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 17 March 2014 | 1 February 2018 |
Pipelines | 640 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 902 MHz | 931 MHz |
Boost Clock | 936 MHz | 1011 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 5,000 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 37.44 | 80.88 |
Floating-point performance | 1,198 gflops | 2,588 gflops |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 1024 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1400 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 5.0 | |
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