Radeon RX 6850M vs Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Radeon RX 6850M
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About G3D Mark
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). 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 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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.
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT reaches 12,442 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1499 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,274 | 12,442+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.659 TFLOPS+13% | 7.675 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2416 MHz+61% | 1499 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
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 Radeon Pro 5700 XT lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6850M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 8% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-8% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 102.3+7% | 95.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6850M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #148 | #215 |
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