Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6800S

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 Radeon RX 6800S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

164%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

162%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

159%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

114%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

78%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

76%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
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 / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (272mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 172.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+172.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)

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 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 6800S

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	16,183+2%	15,841
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS+13%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	2100 MHz+10%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: UVD vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	VCE	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	UVD	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	272mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	158.4+120%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs 62.5% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 172.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).