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 6800 comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. But the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $739 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 2,105 MHz)
Price
€1,186
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Stream Processors (3,840 vs 2,560)
+50% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 40)
+33% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6800 packs 3,840 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The Radeon RX 6800 also has more RT cores (60 vs 40), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6700 XT currently lists from $447 EUR, $739 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $1,186 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~105% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $607 EUR above its $579 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the gentler choice at 230W versus 250W. The Radeon RX 6800 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6800 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6800's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Radeon RX 6800?

Choose the Radeon RX 6800 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6800?

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 6800 worth the extra $739 EUR over the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6800 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6700 XT.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,5603,840
Ray Tracing Cores4060

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800
Base Clock2,321 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,581 MHz2,105 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth384 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP230 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2021Nov 2020