GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6800M and Radeon RX 6950 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6950 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is dramatically faster, around 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M. 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 6800M is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6800M. The Radeon RX 6950 XT also has more RT cores (80 vs 40), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 145W against 335W, the Radeon RX 6800M is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6950 XT carries 16GB versus 12GB on the Radeon RX 6800M. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6950 XT's memory is also faster — 576 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 6800M or Radeon RX 6950 XT?
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the faster card by about 56%. 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 6800M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800M or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6950 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 6800M?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,975 MHz✓ | 1,860 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,300 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2021 | May 2022 |