RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs Radeon RX 5700

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.

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Performance Per Dollar RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

107%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 58% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 145.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)	✅More affordable ($250)

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

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT RX 6850M XT and Radeon RX 5700

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 RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	13,992	14,296+2%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS+66%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+50%	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 Radeon RX 5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
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 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 8.7% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 270mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	165W-8%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	270mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	84.8+7%	79.4

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Value Analysis

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 58.3% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 145.5% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).