GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6950 XT.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 35% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6950 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 6800. The Radeon RX 6950 XT also has more RT cores (80 vs 60), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800 pulls less power (250W vs 335W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6950 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 6950 XT's memory is faster — 576 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 6950 XT?
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the faster card by about 35%. 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 6950 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 6800?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,860 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | May 2022 |