GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9070 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 9070 XT currently lists from $850 CAD, $494 CAD less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $1,344 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 122%. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $251 CAD above its $599 CAD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $695 CAD above its $649 CAD MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070 XT'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 XT 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 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 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 XT if you find it at a steep discount.