AMD
Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce 8500 GT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8500 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 6800 and 8500 GT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 6800 outperforms 8500 GT by 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+29%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce 8500 GT: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 6800 and 8500 GT shows a 29% advantage for RX 6800 in gaming performance, while 8500 GT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
5341
71100
100100
887
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 6800 is the best overall choice
RX 6800 leads in combined game performance. RX 6800 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 6800 leads in the combined performance index
8500 GT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 52–57of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8500 GT
157 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8500 GT
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
53Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
45Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
42Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
71
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
66Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CYesNo
Power consumption250 W30 WBetter
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS16.17Better0.029
Memory typeGDDR6DDR2
Power connector8+8 pinNone
Release date20202007
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Tesla
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$579$79Better
Shader units / cores3840Better16
Clock speed1700 - 2105 MHzBetter459 MHz
Base clock1700 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock2105 MHzBetter459 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6256 MB DDR2Better
Memory frequency16 GHz800 MHzBetter
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth512 GB/s12800 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Power consumption250 W30 WBetter
Process node7 nmBetter80 nm
Recommended PSU600 W200 WBetter
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
Die size520 mm²127 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 4 MBL2 0.03 MBBetter
Transistor count26800 millionBetter210 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 68008500 GT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 65%
1080p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 65%
1440p Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: WukongRX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 2RX 6800218 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT196 FPSEstimated 73%RX 6800153 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT138 FPSEstimated 73%RX 6800119 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT87 FPSEstimated 69%RX 680059 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT33 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 6800141 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT127 FPSEstimated 73%RX 6800121 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT109 FPSEstimated 73%RX 680086 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT63 FPSEstimated 69%RX 680040 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 5RX 6800177 FPSEstimated 80%8500 GT160 FPSEstimated 79%RX 6800115 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%RX 6800107 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT79 FPSEstimated 69%RX 680087 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT48 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War RagnarökRX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 6800115 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%RX 680096 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT86 FPSEstimated 73%RX 680077 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT57 FPSEstimated 69%RX 680040 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
StarfieldRX 680026 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680022 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RX 680017 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RX 68009 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100534126%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100613262%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100633168%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100887171%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1007110034%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100692691%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100672785%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100633168%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1007222106%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100643169%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR—
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Tesla
Process node7 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20202007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count26800 millionBetter210 million
Die size520 mm²127 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3840Better16
Base clock1700 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock2105 MHzBetter459 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Length267 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU600 W200 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CYesNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 6800 and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6256 MB DDR2Better
Memory typeGDDR6DDR2
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS16.17Better0.029
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 6800 or 8500 GT?+
RX 6800 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 6800 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8500 GT 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?+
8500 GT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 6800 offers more overall performance, while RX 6800 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8500 GT is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 6800 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 6800 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 6800 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 6800 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8500 GT 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?+
8500 GT 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 RX 6800 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.