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 6800 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 6800. The Radeon RX 6800 XT also has more RT cores (72 vs 60), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800 draws just 250W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6800 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster card by about 19%. 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 6800 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 72✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Oct 2020 |