Radeon RX 6850M
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Radeon RX 6850M

AMD

G3D Mark

12,274

January 4 2022
120 Watt
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6850M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low317 FPS
medium267 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra165 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS
medium170 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra107 FPS
4k
low109 FPS
medium91 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra57 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium58 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4k
low56 FPS
medium53 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra44 FPS
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

1080p
low59 FPS
medium57 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra47 FPS
1440p
low57 FPS
medium55 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4k
low36 FPS
medium35 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low370 FPS
medium251 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low217 FPS
medium148 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra71 FPS
4k
low80 FPS
medium51 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra27 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low552 FPS
medium442 FPS
high368 FPS
ultra276 FPS
1440p
low414 FPS
medium331 FPS
high276 FPS
ultra207 FPS
4k
low276 FPS
medium221 FPS
high184 FPS
ultra138 FPS
Once Human

Once Human

1080p
low126 FPS
medium104 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS
medium80 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium39 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra28 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low167 FPS
medium148 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium113 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra91 FPS
4k
low84 FPS
medium71 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra50 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low200 FPS
medium166 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra120 FPS
1440p
low170 FPS
medium144 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra107 FPS
4k
low101 FPS
medium92 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra71 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low170 FPS
medium135 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra84 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium115 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra76 FPS
4k
low99 FPS
medium80 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra44 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium114 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra63 FPS
1440p
low93 FPS
medium83 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra49 FPS
4k
low54 FPS
medium49 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra29 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6850M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 23), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.659 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2416 MHz from a base of 2068 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6850M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score12,274
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 23
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2416 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2068 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance8.659 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second270.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count11,060 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#148
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6850M is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 432 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6850M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM432 GB/s
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 6850M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6850M
FSR Frame Generation✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames✅ Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6850M
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 3.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 6850M
TDPPower consumption under load120 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

26 specs

ROPs64
TMUs112
Vram8 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR 3 + AFMF
L0 Cache448 kB
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache2 MB
L3 Cache32 MB
Core Clock2068 MHz
Boost Clock2416 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed16 Gbps
Shading Units1792
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth432 GB/s
Memory Bus Width192-bit
Transistor Count11,060 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: Yes | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: Yes | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores28
Texture Fill Rate270.6
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)
Frame Generation TechFSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Power Consumption (TDP)120 Watt
Floating Point Performance8.659 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNavi 23
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
Release DateJanuary 4 2022
Performance Ranking Position148

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