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RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (64 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT RX 6850M XT.
| Insight | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 690.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+690.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT RX 6850M XT and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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 W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 14,742 — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo leads by 5.4%. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,992 | 14,742+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840 ×2+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+14% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+31% | 1967 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240 ×2+50% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 60 ×2+50% |
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 W6800X Duo lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 433.3% 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 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 64 GB+433% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 8.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 8+700% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 83.2% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-59% | 400W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.8+130% | 36.9 |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 and now averages $4999. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT costs 88% less ($4399 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 703.4% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RadeonT RX 6850M XT | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000-80% | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-88% | $4999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3+703% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #103 | #157 |
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