Radeon RX 6850M vs Arc Pro B50

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 Intel Arc Pro B50

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

95%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

89%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

88%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

87%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

87%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

86%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

79%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

78%

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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro B50.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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

Intel Arc Pro B50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and Intel Arc Pro B50

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.

Intel Arc Pro B50

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the Intel Arc Pro B50 reaches 12,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score	12,274	12,208
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Xe2
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS	10.65 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	2416 MHz	2600 MHz+8%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	112	128+14%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16

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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 Intel Arc Pro B50 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
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. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder	VCN 3.0	Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 3.0	Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 52.6% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP	120W	70W-42%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	167mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	102.3	174.4+70%