Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6950 XT comes out noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. But the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $438 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6800 XT is the clear winner, offering 29.5% better value than Radeon RX 6950 XT.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. 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 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 4,608 on the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6800 XT currently lists from $931 EUR, $438 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6950 XT at $1,369 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~29% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $282 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $270 EUR above its $1,099 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the gentler choice at 300W versus 335W. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 335W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
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 XT, 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 6950 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6950 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 4,608 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz | 1,860 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 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 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | May 2022 |