Radeon RX 6600S vs Radeon RX 6800M

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 6600S

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

131%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

125%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

124%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

106%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

135%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

130%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

117%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#33

Radeon RX 6800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6600S.

Insight	Radeon RX 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
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 (4 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.

Radeon RX 6600S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6600S and Radeon RX 6800M

Radeon RX 6600S

The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6600S scores 13,016 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6600S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	13,016	13,295+2%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.168 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2390 MHz+20%
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 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
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 6600S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	384 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12_2	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6600S	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6600S draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 57.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6600S) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.