Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon PRO W6600X
Radeon RX 6800M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6600X.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800M and Radeon PRO W6600X
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.
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800M scores 13,295 and the Radeon PRO W6600X reaches 13,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,295+1% | 13,113 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.24 TFLOPS+21% | 10.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2390 MHz | 2479 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+25% | 32 |
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 Radeon PRO W6600X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X 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 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s+71% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 18.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W | 120W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.7 | 109.3+19% |
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