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.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7900 GRE comes out noticeably faster — about 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is noticeably faster, around 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE packs 5,120 stream processors versus 4,608 on the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
Power & Efficiency
At 260W against 300W, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 7900 GRE's memory is faster — 576 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT (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 6800 XT or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the faster card by about 16%. 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 7900 GRE better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 4,608 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz✓ | 2,245 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W | 260 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Feb 2024 |