Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out significantly faster — about 19% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 7800 XT is the clear winner, offering 35.6% better value than Radeon RX 6800.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7800 XT currently lists from $756 EUR, $103 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $858 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 36%. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $257 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $279 EUR above its $579 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 is the gentler choice at 250W versus 263W. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 263W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 7800 XT's memory is faster — 624 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 3 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6800 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,800 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,430 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 263 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Aug 2023 |