GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 6800M, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs Radeon RX 6800M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800M. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6800M draws just 145W versus 160W for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6800M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6800M's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 322 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800M (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800M or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB better than the Radeon RX 6800M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800M or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?
Does the Radeon RX 6800M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,975 MHz✓ | 1,700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,300 MHz | 3,130 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s✓ | 322.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6800M | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2021 | Jun 2025 |