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 significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6800, leading by roughly 21% 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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AMD
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Price
Β£836
Perf Index
40%
Value Score
0.048
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP300W
Price
Β£899
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.037
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

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

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The Radeon RX 6800 XT packs 4,608 stream processors versus 3,840 on the Radeon RX 6800. The Radeon RX 6800 XT also has more RT cores (72 vs 60), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6800 XT starts at $836 GBP against $899 GBP for the Radeon RX 6800. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 30%. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $187 GBP above its $649 GBP MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $320 GBP above its $579 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6800 pulls less power (250W 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.

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

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 6800 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster, roughly 21% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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 6800 worth the extra $63 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.

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

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 6800.