AMD
ATI Radeon HD 3850 vs Titan RTX
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
Titan RTX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Titan RTX outperforms ATI Radeon HD 3850 by 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+33%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.ATI Radeon HD 3850 vs Titan RTX: key takeaway
The comparison of ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX shows a 33% advantage for Titan RTX in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3850 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3952
10062
10064
13100
COMPARISON RESULT
ATI Radeon HD 3850 is the best overall choice
ATI Radeon HD 3850 leads in combined game performance. ATI Radeon HD 3850 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
ATI Radeon HD 3850 leads in the combined performance index
ATI Radeon HD 3850 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 92–97of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Titan RTX
141 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
ATI Radeon HD 3850
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
39
52Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34
44Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
32
41Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
62
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
56
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors35
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
TFLOPS0.42716.31Better
HDMI—HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
DirectX10.112.2
Vulkan—1.4
OpenGL3.34.6
Power consumption75 WBetter280 W
Launch price$119Better$2499
Shader units / cores3204608Better
Die size192 mm²Better754 mm²
Memory cacheL2 0.25 MBBetterL1 64 KB, L2 6 MB
Clock speed670 MHz1350 - 1770 MHzBetter
Transistor count666 million18600 millionBetter
Memory typeGDDR3GDDR6
Power connector6 pin8+8 pin
Release date20072018
ArchitectureTeraScaleTuring
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Upscaling——
Compute API—OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Base clock670 MHz1350 MHzBetter
Boost clock670 MHz1770 MHzBetter
VRAM512 MB GDDR3Better24 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency1,66 GHz14 GHzBetter
Memory bus256 bit384 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth53 GB/s672 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption75 WBetter280 W
Process node55 nm12 nmBetter
Recommended PSU250 WBetter600 W
Length208 mmBetter267 mm
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
ATI Radeon HD 3850Titan RTX
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 64%
26 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 64%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 58%
16 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
9 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2ATI Radeon HD 3850196 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX216 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3850138 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX152 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385077 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX118 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385029 FPSEstimated 63%Titan RTX59 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077ATI Radeon HD 3850127 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX139 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3850109 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX120 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385056 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX86 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 63%Titan RTX39 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5ATI Radeon HD 3850160 FPSEstimated 78%Titan RTX176 FPSEstimated 80%ATI Radeon HD 3850104 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX114 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385070 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX106 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385043 FPSEstimated 63%Titan RTX86 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyATI Radeon HD 3850104 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX114 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385087 FPSEstimated 72%Titan RTX95 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385050 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX77 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 63%Titan RTX40 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024ATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldATI Radeon HD 385023 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385020 FPSEstimated 64%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 385011 FPSEstimated 58%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 38505 FPSEstimated 55%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100395229%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100336058%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100326568%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10013100154%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001006247%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100277493%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100287187%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100326568%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1002478106%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100316672%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.112.2
Vulkan—1.4
OpenGL3.34.6
Upscaling——
Compute API—OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeraScaleTuring
Process node55 nm12 nmBetter
Release date20072018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count666 million18600 millionBetter
Die size192 mm²Better754 mm²
Shader units / cores3204608Better
Base clock670 MHz1350 MHzBetter
Boost clock670 MHz1770 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 3x16
Length208 mmBetter267 mm
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU250 WBetter600 W
Power connector6 pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI—HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors35
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares ATI Radeon HD 3850 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM512 MB GDDR3Better24 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR3GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit384 bitBetter
TFLOPS0.42716.31Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: ATI Radeon HD 3850 or Titan RTX?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 has the higher overall gaming score, while ATI Radeon HD 3850 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Titan RTX is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
Titan RTX is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 offers more overall performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3850 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Titan RTX is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 leads in combined 1440p performance. ATI Radeon HD 3850 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
ATI Radeon HD 3850 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to ATI Radeon HD 3850 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.