Radeon RX 6800 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a big jump in performance — leading the Radeon RX 6800 by roughly 39% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6800, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $3,721 SEK cheaper.
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 is better matched to 1440p. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE packs 5,120 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 6800.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $5,571 SEK for the Radeon RX 6800 versus $9,292 SEK for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~20% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $4,992 SEK above its $579 SEK MSRP. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $8,743 SEK above its $549 SEK MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE's memory is faster — 576 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (RDNA 3 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Choose the Radeon RX 7900 GRE if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $3,721 SEK over the Radeon RX 6800?
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,245 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 260 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Feb 2024 |
