GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 567% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€174
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+3% Boost Clock (2,321 MHz vs 2,250 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
€697
Performance
40%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+567% Stream Processors (5,120 vs 768)
+567% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 12)
+300% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster, around 567% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6900 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 6900 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400. The Radeon RX 6900 XT also has more RT cores (80 vs 12), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6400 currently lists from $174 EUR, $523 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6900 XT at $697 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 67%. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 6400 is the gentler choice at 53W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6900 XT carries 16GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6400. The extra 12GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6900 XT's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6400 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6900 XT, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6400 or Radeon RX 6900 XT?

The Radeon RX 6900 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 6400 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 567% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT worth the extra $523 EUR over the Radeon RX 6400?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6900 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 6900 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6900 XT or the Radeon RX 6400?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6900 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6400.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6900 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7685,120
Ray Tracing Cores1280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6900 XT
Base Clock1,923 MHz1,825 MHz
Boost Clock2,321 MHz2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6900 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth128 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6900 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP53 W300 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Dec 2020