Radeon RX 6850M XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

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 XT

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

159%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

150%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

148%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

145%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

104%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

91%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

71%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

69%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

64%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6850M XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 6850M XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6850M XT, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 412.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+412.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)	✅More affordable ($160)

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 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M XT and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

Radeon RX 6850M XT

The Radeon RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,350 points.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 and the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
G3D Mark Score	17,350	17,790+3%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+53%	1683 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M XT 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 1070 SLI lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI's 300W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
TDP	165W-45%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	105.2+77%	59.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6850M XT launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 and now averages $160. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 80% less ($640 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.7 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 412.4% better value. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
MSRP	$800	$758-5%
Avg Price (30d)	$800	$160-80%
Performance per Dollar	21.7	111.2+412%
Codename	Navi 22	Pascal GP104 SLI
Release	January 4 2022	August 16 2016
Ranking	#103	#142