RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

2022Core: 2321 MHzBoost: 2581 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 45.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-45.2%)
Leading raw performance (+45.2%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 211.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+211.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)
More affordable ($280)

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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 45.2%. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
13,992
20,312+45%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560
4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)
13.21 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock
2581 MHz+55%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
160+5%
152
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
4.8 MB+860%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
40+5%
38

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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti has 8 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
VCN 3.0
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
VCN 3.0
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 19.2% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
165W-18%
200W
Recommended PSU
500W-17%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
84.8
101.6+20%
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Value Analysis

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 53.3% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 211.2% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureRadeonT RX 6850M XTGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$1000
$399-60%
Avg Price (30d)
$600
$280-53%
Performance per Dollar
23.3
72.5+211%
Codename
Navi 22
GA104
Release
January 4 2022
December 1 2020
Ranking
#103
#73