GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6800 is the clear winner, offering 16.6% better value than Radeon RX 6900 XT.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. But the Radeon RX 6800 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,208 AED for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6800: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6900 XT packs 5,120 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 6800. The Radeon RX 6900 XT also has more RT cores (80 vs 60), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6800 currently lists from $2,394 AED, $1,208 AED less than the Radeon RX 6900 XT at $3,602 AED. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $1,815 AED above its $579 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX 6900 XT still sits about $2,603 AED above its $999 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6800 is the gentler choice at 250W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT better than the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT worth the extra $1,208 AED over the Radeon RX 6800?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6900 XT or the Radeon RX 6800?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 3,840 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,825 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,250 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Dec 2020 |