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Radeon RX 6850M
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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 6850M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6850M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 6850M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6850M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
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.
GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,274 | 12,523+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 4096+129% |
| Boost Clock | 2416 MHz+97% | 1228 MHz |
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 GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+93% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)'s 330W — a 93.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-64% | 330W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 102.3+170% | 37.9 |
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