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AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT separate most on tdp: AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 165 W, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at 315 W, 91% in favour of AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. VRAM splits them by another 40%, this time favouring AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. They match on gpu brand and memory type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Radeon RX 6000 | Radeon RX 7000 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | Reference |
| VRAM | 12 GB-40% | 20 GB |
| Tier | High-End | High End |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | Yes |
| TDP | 165 W | 315 W-91% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | 2.5 |
| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit-40% | 320 bit |
| Stream Processors | 2560 | 5376 |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid secondhand rasterization performer for gamers who don't need ray tracing.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid high-end pick if its price and 20GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.