Radeon RX 6700M 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅4.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅4.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800M better than Radeon RX 6700M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6800M averages 4.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,525 vs 13,295 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6800M is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6800M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $599 MSRP. Radeon RX 6800M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 4.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,295 vs 13,525). Radeon RX 6700M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6700M make more sense than Radeon RX 6800M?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800M currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (13,295 vs 13,525) and 4.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 6700M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	164 FPS	175 FPS
medium	146 FPS	155 FPS
high	127 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	144 FPS
medium	112 FPS	117 FPS
high	98 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	87 FPS
medium	70 FPS	73 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	392 FPS	421 FPS
medium	329 FPS	353 FPS
high	269 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	255 FPS	272 FPS
medium	213 FPS	227 FPS
high	177 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	127 FPS
medium	103 FPS	109 FPS
high	83 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	609 FPS	598 FPS
medium	487 FPS	479 FPS
high	406 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	449 FPS
medium	365 FPS	359 FPS
high	304 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	299 FPS
medium	243 FPS	239 FPS
high	203 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	609 FPS	598 FPS
medium	487 FPS	479 FPS
high	406 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	449 FPS
medium	365 FPS	359 FPS
high	304 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	291 FPS	299 FPS
medium	243 FPS	239 FPS
high	203 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700M and Radeon RX 6800M

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 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 6700M scores 13,525 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	13,525+2%	13,295
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.06 TFLOPS	12.24 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	2400 MHz	2390 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	36	40+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6700M comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 160-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	10 GB	12 GB+20%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	384 GB/s+20%
Bus Width	160-bit	192-bit+20%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6700M draws 135W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 7.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.