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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Radeon HD 6850

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is much faster than the Radeon HD 6850 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $1,383.40 more expensive!

  • Up to 489% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 13 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 6% better value for money
  • Up to 458% more expensive$1,459.99 vs $215.60
  • Up to 458% cheaper$215.60 vs $1,459.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 50 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
AMD Radeon HD 6850 Logo
Radeon HD 6850
1488 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 3409% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER fills pixels 1052% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER maps textures 2094% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 15 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER moves data 475% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon HD 6850 draws 193W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon HD 6850 is $1,244.39 cheaper.

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GDDR5
256-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 40
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Northern Islands (HD 6800)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. It's 500% faster than the Radeon HD 6850 on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER than Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
500% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 60/100, Radeon HD 6850 scores 10/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon HD 6850 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and Radeon HD 6850?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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