Radeon RX 6800S vs Radeon RX 7800M

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 6800S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

164%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

162%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

159%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

114%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

78%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

76%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#45

Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 RX 6800S.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7800M 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 6800S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	15,841	15,984
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+317%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2335 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	60+88%

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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 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
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 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	432 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.