GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $178 EUR cheaper.

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VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
€600
Performance
37%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€778
Performance
40%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Stream Processors (5,120 vs 4,608)
+11% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 72)

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 6800 XT starts at $600 EUR against $778 EUR for the Radeon RX 6900 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~20% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is trading below its $649 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 XT or Radeon RX 6900 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 6900 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 8% ahead. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT worth the extra $178 EUR over the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800 XTRadeon RX 6900 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)4,6085,120
Ray Tracing Cores7280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800 XTRadeon RX 6900 XT
Base Clock1,825 MHz1,825 MHz
Boost Clock2,250 MHz2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800 XTRadeon RX 6900 XT
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6800 XTRadeon RX 6900 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP300 W300 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2020Dec 2020