GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. But the Radeon RX 9060 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $2,657 for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 9060 XT currently lists from $654, $2,657 less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $3,311. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~360% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9060 XT still sits about $305 above its $349 MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $2,732 above its $579 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 160W against 250W, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is roughly 5 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 9060 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9060 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.