Radeon RX 6600M 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 Radeon RX 6600M

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

128%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

117%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

116%

#38

Radeon RX 6600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

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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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RX 6600M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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.

Radeon RX 6600M Benchmark Check

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6600M and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

Radeon RX 6600M

The Radeon RX 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,922 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6600M scores 13,922 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	13,922	13,992
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	2416 MHz	2581 MHz+7%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	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 6600M 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_2) (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12 (FL 12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 6600M	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6600M draws 100W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 49.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6600M) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.