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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800M better than Radeon RX 6800S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,841 vs 15,984 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7800M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 87.5% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6800S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $800 MSRP. Radeon RX 7800M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is Radeon RX 6800S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $800 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7800M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	207 FPS	215 FPS
medium	187 FPS	196 FPS
high	164 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	180 FPS
medium	142 FPS	147 FPS
high	124 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	94 FPS
medium	76 FPS	78 FPS
high	61 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	292 FPS	452 FPS
medium	242 FPS	384 FPS
high	191 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	344 FPS
medium	150 FPS	286 FPS
high	119 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	169 FPS
medium	81 FPS	141 FPS
high	67 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	713 FPS	719 FPS
medium	570 FPS	575 FPS
high	475 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	539 FPS
medium	428 FPS	432 FPS
high	356 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	360 FPS
medium	285 FPS	288 FPS
high	238 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	472 FPS	687 FPS
medium	395 FPS	575 FPS
high	322 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	525 FPS
medium	324 FPS	432 FPS
high	251 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	360 FPS
medium	181 FPS	288 FPS
high	168 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	15,841	15,984
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+317%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2335 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	32	60+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	432 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.