Radeon RX 6850M XT
AMD
G3D Mark
17,350
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 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,350 points.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6850M XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Hearts of Iron IV
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Naraka: Bladepoint
Once Human
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6850M XT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 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 22), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 13.21 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2581 MHz from a base of 2321 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 17,350 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 22 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2560 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 160 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2581 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2321 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 13.21 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 413.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 17,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #103 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6850M XT is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 432 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 12 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 192-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 432 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6850M XT 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 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SmartAccess |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 165 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $800, the Radeon RX 6850M XT delivers 22 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #103 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|
| 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 | #103 |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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