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ASUS Radeon HD 5850 graphics card with dual-slot cooler and rear I/O bracket

ASUS

ASUS 5850 graphics card 1 GB DDR5 725 MHz PCIe 2.1 x16

SKU CH-ZAS5-RKHXV MPN 5850

Radeon HD 5850 GPU with 1 GB DDR5 memory at 725 MHz core clock, PCI Express 2.1 x16, HDMI, DisplayPort and dual-link DVI for up to three monitors

  • Graphics processorRadeon HD 5850
  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.1 x16
  • Type of memorySDRAM
  • Core frequency725 MHz
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • DirectX 11.0 support enables modern graphics features
  • 1 GB DDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus handles large textures
  • Three-monitor output via HDMI, DisplayPort and dual-link DVI
  • PCI Express 2.1 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the system
  • 725 MHz core clock drives the Radeon HD 5850 GPU

Core specification

The ASUS Radeon HD 5850 is a DirectX 11 graphics card built on a 256 bit memory bus with a 725 MHz core clock. It uses 1 GB of DDR5 SDRAM connected through a PCI Express 2.1 x16 interface. The card delivers a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 across three monitors.

Target audience and alternatives

This card suits owners of older systems that need a PCI Express 2.1 upgrade for multi-monitor desktop work or legacy DirectX 11 titles. It is not suitable for modern gaming, compute workloads or builds that require newer display standards or higher memory capacity.

Deciding specification

The single figure that determines fit is the 725 MHz core clock paired with 1 GB DDR5 on a 256 bit bus, which fixes performance at a level adequate for basic multi-display productivity but insufficient for current 3D applications.

How it compares

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Price $194.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 1 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 725 MHz
Lower than about 95% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineHD 5000
Memory
Type of memorySDRAM
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon HD 5850
Memory capacity1 GB
Core frequency725 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon HD 5000 series
OpenGL supportDirectX 11.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.1 x16
HDMI portsYes
DisplayPort connectorsYes
DVI portsYes
Dual-link DVI supportYes

Questions about this item

What motherboard slot is required for the PCI Express 2.1 x16 interface on this card?

A PCI Express x16 slot, version 2.1 or later, provides the mechanical and electrical connection the card needs.

Will the 256 bit memory bus and 1 GB DDR5 frame buffer limit performance when paired with a newer CPU?

The 256 bit bus and 1 GB DDR5 memory are fixed hardware traits; they do not change with the CPU, so the card delivers its specified bandwidth regardless of the processor generation.

How can I verify the core is running at 725 MHz after installation?

Open a GPU monitoring utility such as GPU-Z or the AMD driver overlay and confirm the core clock reads 725 MHz under load.

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