Radeon RX 6800M vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

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 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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

121%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

120%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

103%

#41

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design 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 6800M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800M and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

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.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800M scores 13,295 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,444 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 320.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	13,295	13,444+1%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.24 TFLOPS+107%	5.914 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2390 MHz+107%	1155 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 9.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+9%	352 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 57.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.