Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 6600S

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 Radeon RX 6600S

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

131%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

125%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

124%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

106%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6600S.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 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.

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6600S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800M and Radeon RX 6600S

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 RX 6600S

The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800M scores 13,295 and the Radeon RX 6600S reaches 13,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6600S uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6600S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
G3D Mark Score	13,295+2%	13,016
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.24 TFLOPS+71%	7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2390 MHz+20%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28

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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 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
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 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6600S has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600S) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600S) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+71%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6600S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	Radeon RX 6600S
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 80W — a 57.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.