Radeon RX 6800S
AMD
G3D Mark
15,841
MSRP
$800
AVG Price
$800
Performance Spectrum - 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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6800S across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6800S specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (codename: Navi 23), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.602 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2100 MHz from a base of 1800 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 15,841 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 23 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2100 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1800 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 8.602 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 268.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 11,060 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #135 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800S is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 256 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6800S supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_2), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_2) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine, decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $800, the Radeon RX 6800S delivers 20 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #135 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $800 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #135 |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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