Radeon RX 6850M XT vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 6850M XT
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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 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27.8% 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 RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+27.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6850M XT, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 411.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+411.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 XT and GeForce RTX 3070
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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 27.8%. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,350 | 22,172+28% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5888+130% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+50% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 184+15% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 5.8 MB+1060% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 46+15% |
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 RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s+4% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-25% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 105.2+4% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6850M XT launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 75% less ($600 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.7 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 411.1% better value. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $499-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $200-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.7 | 110.9+411% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | GA104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #103 | #63 |
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