Radeon RX 6700M
VS
RadeonT RX 6850M XT

Radeon RX 6700M vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
VS
AMD

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

2022Core: 2321 MHzBoost: 2581 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 6700M

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
107%
#18
Radeon RX 6700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
95%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
91%
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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score and 20% more VRAM (12 GB vs 10 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6700M.

InsightRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)
Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (10 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700M and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

AMD

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6700M scores 13,525 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score
13,525
13,992+3%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304
2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.06 TFLOPS
13.21 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock
2400 MHz
2581 MHz+8%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144
160+11%
L1 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36
40+11%

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT 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 6700M comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity
10 GB
12 GB+20%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
160-bit+25%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
Encoder
VCN 3.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
VCN 3.0
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 6700M draws 135W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 20% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
TDP
135W-18%
165W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.2+18%
84.8
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Value Analysis

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP
$1000
Avg Price (30d)
$600
Codename
Navi 22
Navi 22
Release
May 31 2021
January 4 2022
Ranking
#183
#103