GPU Comparison

Name: Radeon RX 6800M
Brand: AMD

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Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.

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AMD

Radeon RX 5700

Price

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Performance

15/100

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6

Key Specs Advantage

+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

+17% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)

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AMD

Radeon RX 6800M

Price

Reference GPU

Performance

27/100✓

VRAM

12 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+33% Boost Clock (2,300 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

+11% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,304)

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Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800M is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800M packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 5700.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 180W for the Radeon RX 5700, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC 7nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6800M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 5700's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6800M is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (RDNA 2 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 6800M?

The Radeon RX 6800M is the faster card by about 80%. 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 6800M better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster, roughly 80% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 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 6800M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800M
Architecture	RDNA	RDNA 2
Process Node	TSMC N7	TSMC 7nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)	2,304	2,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores	—	40
Tensor / AI Cores	—	80

Clock Speeds

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800M
Base Clock	1,465 MHz	1,975 MHz✓
Boost Clock	1,725 MHz	2,300 MHz✓

Memory

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB✓
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256-bit✓	192-bit
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	16 Gbps✓
Bandwidth	448 GB/s✓	384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Specification	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6800M
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP	180 W	145 W✓
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	None
Released	Jul 2019	Jun 2021