Radeon RX 6800S vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

249%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

225%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

215%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

205%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

204%

#35

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. 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	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 15,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 36 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 144.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,841	15,848
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	4608+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS	15.62 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+5%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.5 MB+800%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	36+13%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.