GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 9070 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 9070 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 41% 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 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9070 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 9070 XT currently lists from $79,999 INR, $116,813 INR less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $196,812 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9070 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 246%. The Radeon RX 9070 XT still sits about $79,400 INR above its $599 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $196,163 INR above its $649 INR MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 9070 XT's memory is faster — 645 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 4 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 9070 XT?
The Radeon RX 9070 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
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT worth the extra $116,813 INR over the Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 4,608✓ | 4,096 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz✓ | 1,660 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,970 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 644.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W✓ | 304 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Mar 2025 |
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