Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 435 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

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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.

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

  • 33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 400% higher power demand at 100W vs 20W.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 20W instead of 100W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A500 Embedded GPU better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?
Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 3.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
RTX A500 Embedded GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
When does Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS make more sense than RTX A500 Embedded GPU?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX A500 Embedded GPU. The trade-off is that RTX A500 Embedded GPU currently gives you 3.1% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low126 FPS81 FPS
medium113 FPS70 FPS
high98 FPS57 FPS
ultra83 FPS37 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS71 FPS
medium92 FPS62 FPS
high80 FPS44 FPS
ultra71 FPS28 FPS
4K
low58 FPS26 FPS
medium52 FPS24 FPS
high45 FPS16 FPS
ultra40 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low271 FPS115 FPS
medium216 FPS90 FPS
high178 FPS70 FPS
ultra135 FPS53 FPS
1440p
low179 FPS86 FPS
medium148 FPS64 FPS
high118 FPS52 FPS
ultra95 FPS40 FPS
4K
low96 FPS51 FPS
medium79 FPS39 FPS
high67 FPS31 FPS
ultra51 FPS23 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low271 FPS279 FPS
medium216 FPS223 FPS
high180 FPS186 FPS
ultra135 FPS139 FPS
1440p
low203 FPS209 FPS
medium162 FPS167 FPS
high135 FPS139 FPS
ultra101 FPS105 FPS
4K
low135 FPS139 FPS
medium108 FPS112 FPS
high90 FPS93 FPS
ultra68 FPS70 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low271 FPS156 FPS
medium216 FPS127 FPS
high180 FPS108 FPS
ultra135 FPS89 FPS
1440p
low203 FPS112 FPS
medium162 FPS93 FPS
high135 FPS80 FPS
ultra101 FPS66 FPS
4K
low129 FPS66 FPS
medium102 FPS54 FPS
high90 FPS43 FPS
ultra68 FPS32 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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: 6,012 points.

NVIDIA

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 6,012 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 64.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
6,012
6,197+3%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.602 TFLOPS+57%
5.468 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+57%
1335 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
32+100%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Bus Width
System
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS draws 100W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 133.3% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 6800HSRTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP
100W
20W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
82mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
60.1
309.9+416%