Radeon RX 6800M vs RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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 0.7% 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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.
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800M scores 13,295 and the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile reaches 13,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 14 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 56.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,295 | 13,209 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.24 TFLOPS+36% | 9.032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2390 MHz | 2520 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 64+167% | 24 |
| TMUs | 160+186% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.8 MB+260% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+186% | 14 |
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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 35W — a 122.2% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W | 35W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.7 | 377.4+312% |
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