RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

107%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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.

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT RX 6850M XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

The RadeonT 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: 13,992 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the RadeonT RX 6850M XT leads by 6.2%. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	13,992+6%	13,170
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS+4%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+45%	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RadeonT 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 3060 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 3% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.