Radeon PRO W6600X vs Radeon RX 6800M
Radeon PRO W6600X
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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 Radeon PRO W6600X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6600X.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6800M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon PRO W6600X and Radeon RX 6800M
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6600X scores 13,113 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2479 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,113 | 13,295+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.15 TFLOPS | 12.24 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 2479 MHz+4% | 2390 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 40+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 Radeon PRO W6600X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6600X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 384 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600X draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 18.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-17% | 145W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 109.3+19% | 91.7 |
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