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  • Avg. price: ~£360
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

AMD Radeon RX 6800 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.3

Performance

24.0%

6.4

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.5

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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    N/A~ £360

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 3,840 stream processors, 60 Ray Accelerators, and a boost clock speed of up to 2105 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface, providing 512 GB/s bandwidth, further enhanced by 128 MB of ultra-fast AMD Infinity Cache. Key pros include exceptional 1440p and competitive 4K gaming performance, high power efficiency with a 250W typical board power, and significant performance gains through Smart Access Memory when paired with compatible Ryzen CPUs. However, it lags behind rival NVIDIA cards in ray tracing matureness and lacks a native equivalent to DLSS, with some users noting it can run hotter than competing models under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 6800

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.0
AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a technical score of 6.99 points, which is higher than that of 61.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.5
AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 88% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

16.17 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6800 delivers 16.17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 64.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 6800 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
AMD Radeon RX 6800 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

512 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 6800 reaches 512 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 60.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon RX 6800 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
AMD Radeon RX 6800 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

250 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

250 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

250 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

120 mm
AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 6.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 6800 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,389 g
AMD Radeon RX 6800 weighs 1389 g, which is heavier than 71.5% of graphics cards.
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs the average graphics card

  • 20 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 56 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.240 vs 184
  • 12 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.60 vs 48
  • 2x more Infinity Cache
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
    What it is: Size of the L3 or Infinity Cache memory
    When it matters: When you want to know whether extra on-chip cache may help the card avoid VRAM bottlenecks in modern high-resolution games.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.128 MB vs 64 MB
  • 34.1% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (505.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (505.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.505.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 20 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 56 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 12 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 34.1% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (505.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 22.3% higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (202.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x more Infinity Cache
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 11.5% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 29.3% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 3 older
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • 70.9% larger GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (520 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 79.2% lower HDMI bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (10 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2105 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.7 nm vs 5 nm
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.4 MB vs 32 MB
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 6800?

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, often outperforming the RTX 3070 in traditional rasterization
  • Large 16GB VRAM buffer provides better longevity for modern, texture-heavy games
  • Outstanding power efficiency, often cited as one of the most efficient GPUs of its generation
  • Solid cooling performance and quiet operation compared to previous blower-style AMD cards
  • Strong overclocking headroom for users who want to squeeze out extra performance
  • Support for Smart Access Memory (SAM) which provides a free performance boost when paired with Ryzen CPUs

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 6800?

  • Significantly weaker ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia's RTX 3000 series
  • Lack of a native DLSS equivalent (at launch) made 4K ray tracing difficult to achieve
  • Performance inconsistencies and lower-than-expected frame rates in some older legacy titles
  • Noticeable coil whine reported by some users when the card is under heavy utilization
  • Subpar hardware video encoder compared to Nvidia's NVENC for streaming and productivity
  • Driver issues and stability problems were common pain points for early adopters

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pcguide.com
14/05/2025
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review - is it still worth it? If you want, let me know if you would like me to compile a separate list for specific custom AIB par...

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has transitioned from a high-end graphics card at its 2020 launch to an excellent budget-friendly value option for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, it features 3,840 Stream Processors and a generous 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is double the memory of its original competitor, the RTX 3070. Retailing around $410, it requires a 600W...Read more

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ign.com
16/07/2021
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review - IGN

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card delivers exceptional rasterization performance that handily beats the Nvidia RTX 3070 in standard gaming, making it a stellar option for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, it packs a generous 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM—doubling the memory capacity of its direct competitor—which...Read more

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medium.com
21/02/2021
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review | Vic B'Stard's State of Play

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 review for Vic B'Stard's State of Play praises the card for its "beastly performance" and high value, matching the RTX 2080 Ti for half the cost. Key strengths include 16 GB of VRAM, providing excellent longevity, and solid 4K, high-refresh-rate gaming capabilities on ultra settings. Medium · However, the review cites drawbacks such as underperforming...Read more

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techpowerup.com
02/02/2021
PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 Red Dragon Review

The TechPowerUp review of the PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 Red Dragon describes a well-balanced, 7nm RDNA 2 card that outclasses the RTX 2080 Ti and competes with the RTX 3070, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a 10-phase VRM, and a quiet, efficient triple-fan cooler. Pros include excellent 1440p/4K performance, a physical LED switch, and a "Silent" BIOS operating at 31 dBA. Conversely,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2021
ASUS Radeon RX 6800 STRIX OC Review

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS Radeon RX 6800 STRIX OC highlights a premium, air-cooled card featuring 16 GB of VRAM, offering superior 1440p performance and lower temperatures compared to the RTX 3070, along with excellent power efficiency and a "Quiet BIOS" option. Despite these strengths, the card features weak raytracing performance compared to Nvidia counterparts, a massive...Read more

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forbes.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Series Review

Jason Evangelho’s review for Forbes highlights the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT as a significant, competitive high-end GPU featuring RDNA 2 architecture and a massive performance leap over previous generations. The card offers strong 1440p/4K native performance that rivals the RTX 3080, bolstered by a 16GB GDDR6 VRAM configuration and a notably quiet, efficient triple-fan reference cooler....Read more

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pcper.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 Review: Big Navi

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 graphics cards mark a highly competitive return for AMD into the high-end gaming market, effectively fulfilling the "Big Navi" promise based on the new RDNA 2 architecture. Built on TSMC's 7nm process, these cards introduce innovative features like "Infinity Cache"—a 128MB on-die global cache that acts as a massive bandwidth amplifier to...Read more

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techradar.com
16/03/2021
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review - TechRadar Would you like to see a performance comparison between this specific model and its competitors, like the RTX 307...

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 marks AMD's highly anticipated return to the high-end graphics card market, utilizing the RDNA 2 architecture to compete directly with Nvidia's enthusiast range. It excels in traditional rasterization workloads, outperforming the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 by 5% to 27% depending on the title, and proving highly efficient with a peak ASIC power consumption of just...Read more

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futurefive.co.nz
01/03/2021
Hands-on Review: AMD Radeon RX 6800

from FutureFive New Zealand: The review highlights the AMD Radeon RX 6800 as a highly capable, DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible graphics card that surprises with its raw rasterization power. Equipped with a generous 16GB of GDDR6 memory, it easily outclasses similarly priced competitors in VRAM capacity, enabling smooth 4K HDR gameplay on Ultra settings in demanding titles like...Read more

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vicbstard.medium.com
21/02/2021
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review | Vic B'Stard's State of Play

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 review highlights impressive 4K raw gaming performance, offering a cost-effective alternative that rivals the RTX 3070 and 2080 Ti with 16GB of VRAM for future-proofing. The card consistently runs demanding titles, such as Horizon Zero Dawn, at high settings, delivering solid framerates. Medium ·Darren Price However, the review notes a significant performance...Read more

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me.ign.com
19/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review - IGN

Performance Summary The AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card delivers strong rasterization performance, making it an excellent option for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, it features 60 compute units, a boost clock of 2105MHz, and a generous 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit bus, which handily beats the 8GB offered by its direct competitor, the Nvidia...Read more

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techspot.com
19/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review

The TechSpot review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 highlights the card as a strong, high-end competitor at $579, boasting 16GB of GDDR6 memory that outperforms the Nvidia RTX 3070 in 1440p and 4K rasterization scenarios. The reference design is praised for being cool and quiet, offering a significant performance advantage in titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Conversely, the card...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 - Review 2020 - PCMag UK

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 ($579) is a high-end graphics card designed to compete against Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition, offering a slimmed-down two-slot profile, a 250-watt power requirement, and a generous 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Built on the shaved-down Navi 21 "Navi XL" die, the card boasts impressive physical design highlights, including a durable die-cast aluminum...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review

The Trusted Reviews evaluation of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 highlights the card as a high-performance, RDNA 2-based device, boasting 16GB of GDDR6 memory for excellent 1440p and 4K gaming. It is praised for its strong, efficient performance in traditional rendering, outperforming competition like the RTX 3070 in many scenarios. However, the card is noted to suffer from poor ray tracing...Read more

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kitguru.net
18/11/2020
AMD RX 6800 Review

The KitGuru review by Dominic Moass gives the AMD RX 6800 a high rating of 9.0 out of 10, highlighting it as a strong performer that surpasses the older flagship RTX 2080 Ti. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, the GPU features 60 Compute Units, 3840 stream processors, and a substantial 16GB of GDDR6 memory paired with a 128MB Infinity Cache. Priced at £529.99 in the UK, it...Read more

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guru3d.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 review - Guru3D

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 6800 introduces hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing (DXR) to AMD's architecture, leveraging an optimized 7nm TSMC process node and PCIe 4.0 compatibility. Based on the "Big Navi" architecture, this model features 60 Compute Units, 3,840 Shading processors, and a substantial 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It operates at...Read more

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techpowerup.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Review

The TechPowerUp review highlights the AMD Radeon RX 6800 as a major milestone marking AMD's return to the high-end GPU market, offering exceptional raw gaming performance that beats the RTX 3070 and approaches RTX 2080 Ti levels. Key advantages include leading power efficiency, a 16 GB VRAM buffer, a high-quality metal cooler with idle fan-stop, and modern features like USB-C and...Read more

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gamestar.de
11/04/2023
RTX 3070Go to product viewer dialog for this item. vs RX 6800Go to product viewer dialog for this item.: Ray-Tracing-Performance beider Grafikkarten ü...

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 significantly outperforms the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 in modern ray-tracing benchmarks, a result that contradicts traditional GPU buying advice. In a head-to-head testing suite conducted by tech channel Hardware Unboxed, the RX 6800 delivered superior average frame rates and much smoother gameplay across demanding titles like The Last of Us Part I, Hogwarts...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
18/11/2020
Endlich wieder ein Duell auf Augenhöhe: Radeon RX 6800 und Radeon RX 6800 XTGo to product viewer dialog for this item. im Test

Performance and Technical Specifications This Hardwareluxx review covers the launch of AMD's highly anticipated "Big Navi" graphics cards, specifically the reference versions of the Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT built on the 7nm RDNA-2 architecture. Positioned as direct competitors to NVIDIA's Ampere lineup, the RX 6800 targets the GeForce RTX 3070, while the RX 6800 XT aims...Read more

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overclocking.com
20/01/2021
Test : Asus RX 6800 TUF Gaming OC - Overclocking.com

The Overclocking.com review provides an in-depth evaluation of the Asus RX 6800 TUF Gaming OC, which serves as the most affordable entry point for Asus's custom lineup featuring AMD's RDNA2 architecture. Tested by reviewer CornerJack, the card was launched at a retail price of 839.65 euros during a highly constrained market where reference AMD "Big Navi" samples were virtually...Read more

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hardzone.es
20/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB, review y análisis en español

The HardZone review awards the AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB an excellent global score of 9.4 out of 10, praising it as a massive leap forward for AMD's RDNA 2.0 architecture. Built on a 7 nm TSMC process with the Navi 21 XL chip, this graphics card packs 3,840 Shaders, 60 RT Cores, and a generous 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. In real-world performance tests, it comfortably outperforms its direct...Read more

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thegamesmachine.it
03/12/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 – Recensione

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 review by The Games Machine highlights a monumental shift for AMD, marking their competitive return to the high-end graphics card market to battle Nvidia's RTX 30-series directly. Built on the innovative 7nm RDNA2 architecture, this specific model features 60 Compute Units (CUs), 3,840 stream processors, and a boost clock speed reaching up to 2,105 MHz. A...Read more

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multiplayer.it
18/11/2020
Radeon RX 6800, recensione - Multiplayer.it

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 marks a strong return for AMD into the high-end GPU market, directly competing with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at a launch price of €599.99. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, it features 26.8 billion transistors, 60 compute units, and a substantial 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. In standard rendering benchmarks, the card showcases exceptional raw power,...Read more

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tomshw.it
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT e RX 6800 | Recensione

The review on Tom's Hardware evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800, marking AMD's high-end return to challenge Nvidia's RTX 3080 and RTX 3070. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, both cards feature a triple-fan open-air cooling design, dual 8-pin connectors, and a large 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit interface. Key architecture advancements include 128MB of AMD Infinity...Read more

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