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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 54% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
A$878✓
Performance
24/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+15% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 2,250 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
37/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+80% Stream Processors (4,608 vs 2,560)
+80% Ray Accelerators (72 vs 40)
+33% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 54% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The Radeon RX 6800 XT also has more RT cores (72 vs 40), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6700 XT pulls less power (230W vs 300W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6800 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6700 XT's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6800 XT's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster card by about 54%. 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 6800 XT better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 54% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

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 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6700 XT.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,5604,608✓
Ray Tracing Cores4072✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800 XT
Base Clock2,321 MHz✓1,825 MHz
Boost Clock2,581 MHz✓2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth384 GB/s512 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP230 W✓300 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2021Oct 2020
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