RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs Radeon Pro W5700
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 105.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($300) |
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 Radeon Pro W5700
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.
Radeon Pro W5700
The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 and the Radeon Pro W5700 reaches 14,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1930 MHz.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,992 | 14,380+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS+49% | 8.893 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+34% | 1930 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
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 Radeon Pro W5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon Pro W5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 6+500% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 21.6% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-20% | 205W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.8+21% | 70.1 |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 and now averages $300. The Radeon Pro W5700 costs 50% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 47.9 (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon Pro W5700 offers 105.6% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $799-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $300-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3 | 47.9+106% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | November 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #103 | #163 |
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