A10G vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 243% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($600) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and RadeonT RX 6850M XT
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The A10G scores 13,598 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,598 | 13,992+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 9216+260% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 31.52 TFLOPS+139% | 13.21 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2581 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+80% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 9 MB+1700% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+80% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The A10G lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The A10G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The A10G draws 150W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 9.5% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-9% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7+7% | 84.8 |
Value Analysis
The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT costs 70% less ($1400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (A10G) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 242.6% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | A10G | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $1000-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $600-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 23.3+243% |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 22 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #182 | #103 |
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