GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 54% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
Β£869
Perf Index
26%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP230W
AMD
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
Β£836
Perf Index
40%
Value Score
0.048
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP300W

Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 54% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 2,560 on the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The Radeon RX 6800 XT also has more RT cores (72 vs 40), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6800 XT starts at $836 GBP against $869 GBP for the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 60%. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $187 GBP above its $649 GBP MSRP. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $390 GBP above its $479 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6700 XT pulls less power (230W vs 300W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6800 XT draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6700 XT's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6800 XT's memory is also faster β€” 512 GB/s versus 384 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Radeon RX 6800 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 54% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the extra $33 GBP over the Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6800 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6800 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6700 XT.