Radeon RX 6850M vs Radeon RX 5600 OEM

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.

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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%

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Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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 Radeon RX 6850M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600 OEM 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

Radeon RX 5600 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and Radeon RX 5600 OEM

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 RX 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the Radeon RX 5600 OEM reaches 12,333 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 Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score	12,274	12,333
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS+36%	6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2416 MHz+55%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	128+14%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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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 Radeon RX 5600 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — the Radeon RX 5600 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+50%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 150W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.