Radeon RX 6850M XT vs Radeon 8060S

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

154%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

145%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

142%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

140%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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	Radeon 8060S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 8060S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $800 (vs $800), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 6850M XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M XT and Radeon 8060S

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.

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	17,350	17,989+4%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	2581 MHz	2900 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
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 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 8060S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 6850M XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M XT	Radeon 8060S
TDP	165W	55W-67%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	105.2	327.1+211%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6850M XT launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.7 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S offers 3.7% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).