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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon HD 6850 vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The Radeon HD 6850 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $1,244.39 cheaper!

  • Up to 458% cheaper$215.60 vs $1,459.99
  • 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

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
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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.

GDDR5
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GDDR6X
256-bit
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256-bit
Northern Islands (HD 6800)
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GeForce 40
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 6850 or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?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, Radeon HD 6850 or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?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 Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 6850 scores 10/100, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 60/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 6850 or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 Radeon HD 6850 or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?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 Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?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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