RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
RadeonT 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+24.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT and GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 24.4%. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,992 | 17,400+24% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+2% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4.3 MB+760% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+18% | 34 |
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 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 160W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 84.8 | 108.8+28% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | Navi 22 | AD106 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #103 | #59 |
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