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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 21.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6850M XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6850M XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌30.3% higher power demand at 215W vs 165W.

Radeon RX 6850M XT

2022

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 215W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.7 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 6850M XT

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 21.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 215W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6850M XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6850M XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌30.3% higher power demand at 215W vs 165W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.7 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6850M XT better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6850M XT averages 6.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,166 vs 17,350 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6850M XT is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (165W vs 215W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6850M XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6850M XT is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 6850M XT is about 60.3% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 6.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,350 vs 18,166). GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 60.3% more on MSRP for only 6.3% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $499 MSRP, you are saving about $301 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	164 FPS	179 FPS
medium	145 FPS	159 FPS
high	128 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	145 FPS
medium	110 FPS	117 FPS
high	98 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	87 FPS
medium	69 FPS	73 FPS
high	55 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	371 FPS	467 FPS
medium	308 FPS	385 FPS
high	253 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	291 FPS
medium	206 FPS	240 FPS
high	175 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	131 FPS
medium	107 FPS	112 FPS
high	88 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	779 FPS	781 FPS
medium	635 FPS	625 FPS
high	545 FPS	520 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	390 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	586 FPS
medium	490 FPS	468 FPS
high	409 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	293 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	390 FPS
medium	327 FPS	312 FPS
high	267 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	195 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	490 FPS	703 FPS
medium	427 FPS	584 FPS
high	344 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	390 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	540 FPS
medium	348 FPS	451 FPS
high	257 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	293 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	322 FPS
medium	206 FPS	285 FPS
high	183 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and Radeon RX 6850M XT

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 and the Radeon RX 6850M XT reaches 17,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	18,166+5%	17,350
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2581 MHz+46%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 RTX 2070 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6850M XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M XT) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 26.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	Radeon RX 6850M XT
TDP	215W	165W-23%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	116mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	84.5	105.2+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6850M XT launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 37.6% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 21.7 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 67.7% better value. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).