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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6800 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6800M, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6800
Price
$1,018 CAD✓
Performance
31/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Stream Processors (3,840 vs 2,560)
+50% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 40)
+33% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 6800M
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
27/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Boost Clock (2,300 MHz vs 2,105 MHz)
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Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 6800M: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6800 packs 3,840 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6800M. The Radeon RX 6800 also has more RT cores (60 vs 40), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 250W for the Radeon RX 6800, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6800 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6800M's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6800's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 6800M?

The Radeon RX 6800 is the faster card by about 15%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the Radeon RX 6800M?

The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster, roughly 15% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6800M?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6800M?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6800 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6800M.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800Radeon RX 6800M
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC 7nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)3,840✓2,560
Ray Tracing Cores60✓40
Tensor / AI Cores—80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800Radeon RX 6800M
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,975 MHz✓
Boost Clock2,105 MHz2,300 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity16 GB✓12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓192-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s✓384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800Radeon RX 6800M
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W145 W✓
Power Connectors2x 8-pinNone
ReleasedNov 2020Jun 2021
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