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 7900 XTX comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€1,546
Performance
42%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Price
€958
Performance
56%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+67% Bandwidth (960 GB/s vs 576 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+20% Stream Processors (6,144 vs 5,120)

Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs Radeon RX 6950 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX packs 6,144 stream processors versus 5,120 on the Radeon RX 6950 XT.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX currently lists from $958 EUR, $588 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6950 XT at $1,546 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX wins on performance-per-dollar by about 115%. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $447 EUR above its $1,099 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 6950 XT is the gentler choice at 335W versus 355W. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 355W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX carries 24GB versus 16GB on the Radeon RX 6950 XT. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX's memory is also faster — 960 GB/s versus 576 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6950 XT or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 6950 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $588 EUR over the Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7900 XTX comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7900 XTX have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) 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 6950 XTRadeon RX 7900 XTX
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)5,1206,144
Ray Tracing Cores8096
Tensor / AI Cores192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6950 XTRadeon RX 7900 XTX
Base Clock1,860 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,310 MHz2,500 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6950 XTRadeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth576 GB/s960 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6950 XTRadeon RX 7900 XTX
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP335 W355 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2022Nov 2022