Radeon RX 6800 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Radeon RX 6800
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 6800 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800 scores 22,056 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 22,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800) vs 58 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 232.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,056 | 22,167 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 7424+93% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS | 24.72 TFLOPS+53% |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+26% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 240+3% | 232 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 7.3 MB+873% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+3% | 58 |
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 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+19% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 draws 250W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 110W — a 77.8% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 110W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 150W-77% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2 | 201.5+128% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $579 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $370 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD104 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #65 | #64 |
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