GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 9070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 9070 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9070 draws just 220W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6800 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070's memory is faster — 645 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 XT or Radeon RX 9070?
The Radeon RX 9070 is the faster card by about 22%. 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 9070 better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 9070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 4,608✓ | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72✓ | 56 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz✓ | 1,330 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Mar 2025 |
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