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GPU Comparison

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

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6400 and Radeon RX 6800 XT.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6400, leading by roughly 517% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6400
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
6/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+3% Boost Clock (2,321 MHz vs 2,250 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
₹196,812✓
Performance
37/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+500% Stream Processors (4,608 vs 768)
+500% Ray Accelerators (72 vs 12)
+300% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 517% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400. The Radeon RX 6800 XT also has more RT cores (72 vs 12), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 pulls less power (53W vs 300W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6800 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6400's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 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 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the faster card by about 517%. 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 6400?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 517% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

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

Does the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 6400?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7684,608✓
Ray Tracing Cores1272✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6800 XT
Base Clock1,923 MHz✓1,825 MHz
Boost Clock2,321 MHz✓2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP53 W✓300 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Oct 2020
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