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Avg. price in UK: ~£1,400
Avg. price in US: ~$1,900
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory bus width: 128 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 100 W

AMD Radeon RX 6800S review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Good

5.7

Good

6.7

Good

4.0
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
2.2
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.7
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
2.2
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
2.2
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
2.2
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.9
4K
Score components:
40.0%
2.2
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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#894 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming
#902 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#951 in Best Graphic Cards

Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 6800S is a high-end mobile graphics card launched in early 2022, built on a 7nm process and based on the RDNA 2 architecture (Navi 23 die). Optimized for thin-and-light gaming laptops, it features 2,048 stream processors, 32 Ray Accelerators, and 32MB of AMD Infinity Cache, with boost clock speeds reaching up to 2100 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a total board power efficiency of up to 100W. Main pros include its excellent performance-to-watt ratio and its ability to handle 1080p ultra gaming in compact laptop form factors. However, main cons include a narrower memory bus and significantly lower ray-tracing performance compared to Nvidia's equivalent mobile offerings, along with reduced performance at higher 1440p resolutions.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon RX 6800S

Overall score

5.8

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Performance

4.8

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.

When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

3DMark Port Royal score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.

When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (G3D) result

What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark

When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

Floating-point performance

What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.

When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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Memory

3.8

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VRAM

What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card

When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

Memory type

What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)

When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6

GDDR version

What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

Memory bus width

What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum memory bandwidth

What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory

When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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Platform & Features

9.0

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported

When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

PCIe lanes

What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication

When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

OpenGL version

What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version

When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity & Media

8.4

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Max displays supported

What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously

When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

Max digital resolution

What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution

When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort outputs

What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs

When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version

What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported

When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort link rates

What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections

When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Cooling

9.1

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)

When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

Power consumption while under peak load

What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.

When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

PCIe power spec

What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed

When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Design

6.2

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Size

What it is: Physical size of the GPU card

When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length

What it is: Physical length of the GPU card

When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height

What it is: Physical height of the GPU card

When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width

What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card

When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 6800S vs the average graphics card

Why is AMD Radeon RX 6800S better than the average graphics card?

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53.5% lower TDP
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.100 W vs 215 W
55.6% lower board power limit
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (100 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (100 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.100 W vs 225 W
14.3% faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
3 more monitors per output type
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (6 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (6 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.6 vs 3
8x more Infinity Cache
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
What it is: Size of the L3 or Infinity Cache memory
When it matters: When you want to know whether extra on-chip cache may help the card avoid VRAM bottlenecks in modern high-resolution games.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.32 MB vs 4 MB
58.3% lower idle power draw
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.5 W vs 12 W
54.5% lower peak power draw
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.100 W vs 220 W
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
14.3% faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
8x more Infinity Cache
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
3 more monitors per output type
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (6 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
53.5% lower TDP
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
55.6% lower board power limit
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (100 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
58.3% lower idle power draw
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
54.5% lower peak power draw
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (100 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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Why is AMD Radeon RX 6800S worse than the average graphics card?

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No CUDA support
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
16.2% lower boost clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2100 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
56 fewer TMUs
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
116 fewer AI cores
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (28 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
8 fewer compute units
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
29.5% lower texture rate
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (268.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
61.9% lower FP32 performance
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.6 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
8 fewer ray tracing cores
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
30.2% lower PassMark score
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (15,822 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
41.9% lower gaming score
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,527 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
53.2% lower ray tracing score
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (4,289 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
6.3% lower base clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
17.6% lower pixel rate
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (134.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
49.4% lower compute score
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6,112 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
62.6% lower compute throughput
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
2,304 fewer FP32 units
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
128 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
4 GB less VRAM
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
91.7% smaller L2 cache
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
15.8% slower memory speed
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
Fewer PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
40% larger process node
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
Older encoder generation
AMD Radeon RX 6800S uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
1 older
AMD Radeon RX 6800S was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
January 2022
Older FSR version
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
51.7% fewer transistors
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (11,060 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
Older DisplayPort version
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
Older HDMI version
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
No HDMI output
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
Narrower decode codec support
AMD Radeon RX 6800S supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
No dual BIOS
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
15 °C lower thermal ceiling
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
8 °C higher load temperature
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
128 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
No CUDA support
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
4 GB less VRAM
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
16.2% lower boost clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2100 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2100 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2100 MHz vs 2505 MHz
No dual BIOS
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
Fewer PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6800S has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 6800S?

Strong rasterization performance at 1080p, often competing with 80-100W variants of the Nvidia RTX 3070
Highly efficient design with lower TDP (80-100W), making it ideal for slim and light gaming laptops
Beneficial 8GB of VRAM and Infinity Cache that helps performance in AMD-optimized titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Far Cry 6
Good thermal and power efficiency relative to its performance class in portable form factors
Included SmartShift technology provides dynamic power allocation when paired with an AMD CPU

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 6800S?

Significantly weaker ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia counterparts, especially in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077
Lacks support for Nvidia-exclusive features like DLSS, which offers superior image upscaling compared to early FSR versions at lower resolutions
Performance tends to drop more significantly than rivals at higher resolutions like 1440p due to narrower 128-bit memory bus
Higher initial laptop pricing compared to some RTX 3060/3070 models often made it a poor value proposition at launch
Reports of inconsistent driver stability and subpar hardware video encoding compared to Nvidia's NVENC

Expert reviews

ultrabookreview.com

17/02/2022

Summary of the review

AMD RX 6800S vs 6700S performance - UltrabookReview

Testing within the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S delivers roughly 10% to 15% better performance than the RX 6700S, with Time Spy scores reaching 9,221 versus 8,235, driven by higher Compute Unit counts and faster memory. While both GPUs provide efficient 80–105W operation suitable for thin-and-light gaming, the benchmarks reveal that the RX 6700S offers better value due to a narrow real-world performance gap, and both suffer from weak ray tracing capabilities compared to NVIDIA competitors.

notebookcheck.net

30/10/2023

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Alan Wake 2 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks Would you like to see a performance comparison between the RX 6800S and its desktop counterpart or c...

Staging and Feature Set Alan Wake 2 delivers a first-class psycho-thriller narrative wrapped in visually striking environments. The game features dense forest vegetation, highly detailed interiors, and impressive light and shadow rendering. PC players gain access to modern graphics features like DLSS Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation, and Ray Tracing, with the convenience of applying changes instantly without needing a game restart. However, the game lacks a true "Ultra" preset, and its medium preset inconsistent configuration creates menu confusion. Additionally, the forced activation of DLSS or FSR by default remains a highly questionable design choice. Performance and Hardware Demands The game demands extreme hardware performance, making integrated graphics chips like the Radeon 680M entirely unviable even at low settings. Systems equipped with less than 12 GB of VRAM suffer from texture loading errors at high resolutions, and standard loading times remain long even when using fast SSD storage. Enabling high ray tracing pushes performance to an absolute breaking point; stable Full HD gameplay requires at least an RTX 4080 desktop card. For standard 1080p gameplay at medium-to-high settings, mid-range hardware like...

rog.asus.com

31/05/2022

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Radeon graphics and a stellar new display reinvigorate 2022 ROG Zephyrus G14

The 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is an ultra-portable 14-inch laptop that balances mobility with strong gaming performance. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an AMD Radeon RX 6800S GPU, this machine excels at handling demanding next-gen titles. Visuals are driven by a sharp 16:10 QHD Nebula Display featuring a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, vivid wide color gamut, and a bright 500-nit output for outdoor visibility. The physical design features a larger trackpad than previous generations, a comfortable keyboard with 1.5mm of key travel, a built-in MUX switch, and an eye-catching customizable AniMe Matrix LED lid. In benchmark testing, it delivers smooth framerates above 60 FPS in demanding titles like Godfall and Forza Horizon 5, while yielding an impressive 129.6 FPS in Civilization VI and 7.62-second AI turn times. The laptop's main pros include its exceptional power-to-weight ratio, versatile Type-C Power Delivery charging for on-the-go use, and an intelligent cooling system utilizing a vapor chamber and liquid metal. Users can also maximize battery life from the 76Wh battery by disabling the discrete GPU through Eco or Optimized...

rtings.com

29/04/2024

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) Laptop Review - RTINGS.com

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) is a premium, ultraportable 14-inch laptop featuring a durable magnesium-alloy chassis, a bright 16:10 QHD 120Hz display, and strong performance from AMD Ryzen 6000-series processors and Radeon graphics. It offers excellent mobility, a tactile keyboard, and long battery life exceeding 10 hours for light tasks, suitable for gaming and workstation use. Conversely, the compact design leads to significant heat buildup, fan noise, and thermal throttling under heavy loads. Additionally, the laptop features soldered memory that limits future RAM upgrades, and its USB-C ports lack USB4 support for maximum data speeds. YouTube

techspot.com

31/03/2022

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AMD Radeon RX 6800S Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800S highlights a highly efficient, 80-100W mobile GPU designed for compact laptops, which outperforms a 90W RTX 3070 by 13% at 1080p. It serves as a significant upgrade over previous mobile options, offering strong performance-per-watt for thin-and-light gaming devices. However, the RX 6800S is actually a lower-spec Navi 23 die with a reduced 32MB Infinity Cache, causing its performance advantage over the RTX 3070 to vanish at 1440p resolution. Additionally, the GPU faces limitations with ray tracing performance and lacks a mature upscaling ecosystem to match Nvidia competitors. Reddit ·r/

clubic.com

19/03/2022

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Test ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 : montée en gamme et armement signé AMD

The 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a highly compact 14-inch gaming laptop that transitions to an all-AMD configuration, pairing a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor with an AMD Radeon RX 6800S graphics card. Tested by the French technology outlet Clubic, this premium ultraportable features an upgraded chassis that allows the lid to fold completely flat to 180 degrees, an expanded AniMe Matrix LED lighting display, a much larger trackpad, and an excellent keyboard. It features a bright, 120Hz IPS display with a productive 16:10 aspect ratio and wide color gamut coverage (99.9% sRGB and 95.9% DCI-P3). A long-overdue addition is a built-in webcam equipped with infrared sensors for fast Windows Hello facial recognition. The laptop delivers top-tier performance for processing and file transfers, backed by 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a highly responsive 1TB Micron NVMe SSD. Despite these stellar upgrades, the laptop suffers from notable thermal and graphics drawbacks. The hardware configuration relies on AMD's SmartShift technology to balance power dynamically, allowing it to excel at pure processing and raw graphical output; however, the Radeon RX 6800S...

tweakers.net

17/02/2022

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De eerste AMD Ryzen 6000-benchmarks - Alles over Zen3+ en het platform

The Tweakers review of the AMD Ryzen 6000 mobile platform highlights the transition to the 6nm Zen 3+ architecture, featuring substantial RDNA 2 integrated graphics performance and modern I/O support. Benchmarks for the Ryzen 9 6900HS show impressive efficiency at 35W–45W TDP, supporting DDR5 and USB4. Key pros include the major integrated GPU upgrade and improved energy efficiency, while cons involve limited raw CPU performance gains over Zen 3 and higher costs due to mandatory DDR5 memory.

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