Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H vs RTXA5000-8Q

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2 GB 250

4,852

0.0%

4,916

+1.3%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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.

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 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1133.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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1150% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1133.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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1150% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTXA5000-8Q better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,852 vs 4,916 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTXA5000-8Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

RTXA5000-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. RTXA5000-8Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. RTXA5000-8Q is about 1150.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $2,500 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $200 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. RTXA5000-8Q is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 Ryzen 7 6800H Benchmark Check

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	130 FPS	136 FPS
medium	118 FPS	116 FPS
high	100 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	107 FPS	107 FPS
medium	91 FPS	89 FPS
high	76 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	39 FPS
medium	54 FPS	35 FPS
high	44 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	175 FPS	177 FPS
high	146 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	161 FPS
medium	131 FPS	125 FPS
high	109 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	77 FPS
medium	87 FPS	63 FPS
high	73 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	175 FPS	177 FPS
high	146 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	166 FPS
medium	131 FPS	133 FPS
high	109 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	111 FPS
medium	87 FPS	88 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	218 FPS	214 FPS
medium	175 FPS	175 FPS
high	146 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	151 FPS
medium	131 FPS	128 FPS
high	109 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	87 FPS
medium	87 FPS	72 FPS
high	73 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	44 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H and RTXA5000-8Q

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H scores 4,852 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 64 (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 256.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,852	4,916+1%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840	8192+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+72%
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+24%	1695 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	240	256+7%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	8 MB+967%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	64+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTXA5000-8Q gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H draws 250W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The RTXA5000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	250W	230W-8%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	19.4	21.4+10%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 92% less ($2300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H offers 1115% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).