GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 5700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800M comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
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Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800M vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6800M is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800M is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 145W against 225W, the Radeon RX 6800M is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC 7nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6800M carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 5700 XT. 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 5700 XT's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6800M is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT (RDNA 2 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 6800M?
The Radeon RX 6800M is the faster card by about 50%. 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 6800M better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT or the Radeon RX 6800M?
Does the Radeon RX 6800M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC 7nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 1,975 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 384 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2021 |