GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6800, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $121,813 INR cheaper.
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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.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6800 starts at $74,999 INR against $196,812 INR for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~120% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $74,420 INR above its $579 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $196,163 INR above its $649 INR MSRP.
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?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
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?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT worth the extra $121,813 INR over the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 6800?
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 |