GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out significantly faster — about 30% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 30% ahead of the Radeon RX 6800. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6900 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6800 is better matched 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 6900 XT currently lists from $700 GBP, $199 GBP less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $899 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 67%. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $320 GBP above its $579 GBP 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 6900 XT or Radeon RX 6800?
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the all-round winner here — 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.