RadeonT RX 6850M XT vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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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Radeon 8060S

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

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Radeon RX 6800S

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses modern memory architecture. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 64.

Insight	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 603.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+603.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)	✅More affordable ($85)

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 Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT RX 6850M XT and Radeon RX Vega 64

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 Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT scores 13,992 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	13,992	13,949
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS+4%	12.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+67%	1546 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	256+60%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%
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 Vega 64 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Bus Width	128-bit	2048-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). 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 Vega 64
DirectX	12.2	12.1
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 7.0
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 Vega 64's 295W — a 56.5% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	165W-44%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	84.8+79%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 85.8% less ($515 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 604.3% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

Feature	RadeonT RX 6850M XT	Radeon RX Vega 64
MSRP	$1000	$499-50%
Avg Price (30d)	$600	$85-86%
Performance per Dollar	23.3	164.1+604%
Codename	Navi 22	Vega 10
Release	January 4 2022	August 7 2017
Ranking	#103	#171