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 7800 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800M, leading by roughly 37% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, around 37% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 7800 XT packs 3,840 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6800M.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 263W for the Radeon RX 7800 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 7800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6800M's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 7800 XT's memory is also faster — 624 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 7800 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800M (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 6800M or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the faster card by about 37%. 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 7800 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800M or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,975 MHz✓ | 1,800 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,300 MHz | 2,430 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 263 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2021 | Aug 2023 |