Radeon RX 6850M XT vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 XT and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile reaches 17,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1410 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 44 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 176.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,350 | 17,621+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5632+120% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 15.88 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+83% | 1410 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 160 | 176+10% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 5.5 MB+1000% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 44+10% |
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 Ti Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti Mobile 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 Ti Mobile) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 140W — a 16.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 140W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 105.2 | 125.9+20% |
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