GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out significantly faster — about 24% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 is the gentler choice at 250W versus 263W. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 263W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 7800 XT's memory is faster — 624 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 3 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7800 XT or Radeon RX 6800?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the faster card by about 24%. 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.