Radeon RX 6850M XTVSRadeon RX 7900M
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERRadeon RX 6850M XT+1%Better overall performance
AMD
Radeon RX 6850M XT
VSWINNERRadeon RX 6850M XT0%H2H overall index
AMD
Radeon RX 7900M
Leistung5857
Effizienz100100
Data confidence6060
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMDAMDPerformance
Efficiency
Memory capacity
5857
100100
8088
COMMUNITY · VERIFIED DATA
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Real public setups linked to each device.
AMDRadeon RX 6850M XT0No verified public setup yet
AMDRadeon RX 7900M0No verified public setup yet
VERGLEICHSERGEBNIS
The devices received the same overall score
Radeon RX 6850M XT leads in combined gaming performance. Radeon RX 6850M XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
Prices are identical
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 51–56of 723
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6850M XT
0 LikesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 6850M XT
0/100 · Price $0The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
GESAMTWERTUNG
Übersicht
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
58Better
57
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
51
54Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
52Better
51
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
67
67
VOLLSTÄNDIGER VERGLEICH
Spezifikationen
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Тип GPUDiscreteDiscrete
HDMI——
DisplayPort——
USB Type-C——
Maximum displays——
Maximum resolution——
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.2Better
TFLOPS13.2138.52Better
Launch price——
Transistor count17200 million57700 millionBetter
Die size335 mm²529 mm²Better
Shader units / cores25604608Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 3 MBL1 250 KB, L2 6 MB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Clock speed2321–2581 MHzBetter1825–2090 MHz
Base clock2321 MHzBetter1825 MHz
Boost clock2581 MHzBetter2090 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6Better
VRAM capacity12 GB16 GBBetter
Speichertakt2250 MHz2250 MHz
Memory bus192 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth432 GB/s576 GB/sBetter
Power connectorNoneNone
Power consumption165 WBetter180 W
TDP165 WBetter180 W
Process node7 nm5 nmBetter
Release date2022-01-042023-10-19Better
Recommended PSU——
Length——
ThicknessIGPIGP
Gaming-FPS
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HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10058572%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10065642%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10064663%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100808810%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from 3DMark, Geekbench, Cinebench, PassMark, Blender, or another third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10068714%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10067693%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10064663%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10070746%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10065662%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from 3DMark, Geekbench, Cinebench, PassMark, Blender, or another third-party benchmark.
Grundinformationen
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3Besser
Process node7 nm5 nmBesser
Release date2022-01-042023-10-19Besser
Launch price——
Detaillierte Spezifikationen
Transistor count17200 million57700 millionBesser
Die size335 mm²529 mm²Besser
Shader units / cores25604608Besser
Base clock2321 MHzBesser1825 MHz
Boost clock2581 MHzBesser2090 MHz
Formfaktor und Kompatibilität
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Length——
ThicknessIGPIGP
Recommended PSU——
Power connectorNoneNone
VRAM-Kapazität und -Typ
VRAM12 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6Besser
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit256 bitBesser
Memory bandwidth432 GB/s576 GB/sBesser
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 3 MBL1 250 KB, L2 6 MB
Anschlüsse und Ausgänge
HDMI——
DisplayPort——
USB Type-C——
Maximum displays——
Maximum resolution——
API- und SDK-Kompatibilität
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.2Besser
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Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Radeon RX 6850M XT or Radeon RX 7900M?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT has the higher overall gaming score, while Radeon RX 6850M XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT offers more overall performance, while Radeon RX 7900M offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Radeon RX 7900M is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT leads in combined 1440p performance. Radeon RX 7900M can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
Radeon RX 6850M XT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to Radeon RX 6850M XT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.