Radeon RX 7800M vs Radeon RX 6800S

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 7800M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

164%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

162%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

159%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

114%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

78%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

76%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

Insight	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR 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 Radeon RX 7800M 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.

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800M and Radeon RX 6800S

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800M scores 15,984 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	15,984	15,841
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840+88%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+317%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz+11%	2100 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+88%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	VCN 4.0	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 4.0	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800M draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.