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 6950 XT and Radeon RX 7800 XT.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 7800 XT, leading by roughly 14% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $52,450 INR cheaper.
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Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Radeon RX 7800 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 7800 XT is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6950 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 7800 XT.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $62,499 INR against $114,949 INR for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~62% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $62,000 INR above its $499 INR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $113,850 INR above its $1,099 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 7800 XT draws just 263W versus 335W for the Radeon RX 6950 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 7800 XT's memory is faster — 624 GB/s versus 576 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6950 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $52,450 INR over the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 60 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,860 MHz✓ | 1,800 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,310 MHz | 2,430 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 335 W | 263 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2022 | Aug 2023 |