GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 517% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. But the Radeon RX 6400 is the better value, undercutting it by $624 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6400
Price
€10
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€634
Performance
37%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+400% Stream Processors (3,840 vs 768)
+400% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 12)
+388% Bandwidth (624 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is dramatically faster, around 517% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 7800 XT packs 3,840 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6400 currently lists from $10 EUR, $624 EUR less than the Radeon RX 7800 XT at $634 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6400 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~900% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6400 is trading below its $159 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $135 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 6400 is the gentler choice at 53W versus 263W. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 263W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 7800 XT carries 16GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6400. The extra 12GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 7800 XT's memory is also faster — 624 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6400 or Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6400 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 517% ahead. The Radeon RX 6400 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT worth the extra $624 EUR over the Radeon RX 6400?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6400 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 7800 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7683,840
Ray Tracing Cores1260
Tensor / AI Cores120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 7800 XT
Base Clock1,923 MHz1,800 MHz
Boost Clock2,321 MHz2,430 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth128 GB/s624 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 7800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP53 W263 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Aug 2023