GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6950 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6950 XT comes out noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6950 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 4,608 on the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6950 XT currently lists from $114,949 INR, $81,863 INR less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $196,812 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6950 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 94%. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $113,850 INR above its $1,099 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $196,163 INR above its $649 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 XT is the gentler choice at 300W versus 335W. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 335W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 6950 XT'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 6950 XT 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 6800 XT or Radeon RX 6950 XT?
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 4,608 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz | 1,860 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W✓ | 335 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | May 2022 |