GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6900 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 122% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster, around 122% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6900 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6900 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 5700 XT pulls less power (225W vs 300W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6900 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6900 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6900 XT's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 6900 XT?
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the faster card by about 122%. 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 6900 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6900 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 |