GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6950 XT is the clear winner, offering 40.0% better value than Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 7900 GRE trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the Radeon RX 6950 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $1,957 AED for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT and Radeon RX 7900 GRE post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p gaming.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 6950 XT currently lists from $4,521 AED, $1,957 AED less than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE at $6,479 AED. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6950 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~40% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6950 XT still sits about $3,422 AED above its $1,099 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $5,930 AED above its $549 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 260W against 335W, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6950 XT (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 6950 XT 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 6950 XT stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6950 XT or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $1,957 AED over the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 5,120 | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 80 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,860 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 2,245 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 576 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 335 W | 260 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2022 | Feb 2024 |