Radeon RX 5700 vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

107%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (270mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 58% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 145.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2581 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	14,296+2%	13,992
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.949 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+66%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2581 MHz+50%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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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 Radeon RX 5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 8.7% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 270mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
TDP	180W	165W-8%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	270mm	0mm
Height	110mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	79.4	84.8+7%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 58.3% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 145.5% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).