Radeon RX 6850M vs Arc A580

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 6850M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

127%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

117%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

115%

#50

Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A580

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

108%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

102%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

101%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

100%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

97%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

95%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

94%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

94%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

92%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

92%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

91%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A580.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (271mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6850M 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 6850M Benchmark Check

Arc A580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and Arc A580

Radeon RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

Arc A580

The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the Arc A580 reaches 12,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Arc A580 uses Generation 12.7, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 3,072 (Arc A580). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 24 (Arc A580) vs 384.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
G3D Mark Score	12,274+2%	12,060
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1792	3072+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS	12.29 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	2416 MHz+21%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M 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 Arc A580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A580) — a 18.5% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 8 MB (Arc A580) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s	512 GB/s+19%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A580). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
Encoder	VCN 3.0	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 3.0	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the Arc A580's 175W — a 37.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 600W (Arc A580). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 271mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Arc A580
TDP	120W-31%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	271mm
Height	111mm	132mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70-18%
Perf/Watt	102.3+48%	68.9