Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6900 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6900 XT is the clear winner, offering 25.0% better value than Radeon RX 6800 XT.
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Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6900 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 4,608 on the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6900 XT starts at $818 EUR against $946 EUR for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 25%. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $297 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 XT or Radeon RX 6900 XT?
The Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 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 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,825 MHz | 1,825 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 6900 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 XT | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 300 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Dec 2020 |