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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£640
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 300 W

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

7.6

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%

7.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

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%

7.8

Performance

24.0%

6.0

Memory

12.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

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

  • 5.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 72 compute units, 4,608 stream processors, and a boost clock speed of up to 2,250 MHz. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, bolstered by 128MB of AMD Infinity Cache to significantly increase effective bandwidth for high-performance 4K gaming. Main advantages include exceptional rasterization performance that rivals or exceeds the RTX 3080, superior VRAM capacity for modern titles, and relatively high energy efficiency with a 300W TBP. However, it falls behind competitors in hardware-accelerated ray tracing performance and lacks a direct equivalent to proprietary features like DLSS, relying instead on the broader FSR ecosystem.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

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

7.6
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 72.2% 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 XT 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

7.5
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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

24,869 points
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 24869 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 79% of graphics cards.
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

20.74 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers 20.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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

12 Ultimate
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
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

1.4
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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

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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

300 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% 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

325 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT draws 325 W under peak load, which is higher than 83.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

750 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% 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

300 W
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
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

300 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 XT 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 XT 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

2.5 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% 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

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 64 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 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 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.128 vs 64
  • 32 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 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 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.72 vs 40
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 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 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.72 vs 48
  • 104 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 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 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.288 vs 184
  • 74.3% higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 72% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 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 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT 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
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 64 more ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 32 more compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 104 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 74.3% higher pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 72% higher texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 2.18x higher PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (24,869 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2x more Infinity Cache
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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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Design
  • 10% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 4.9% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,825 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 9.3% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.7 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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.
  • 3 older
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • 70.9% larger GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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.
  • 1 fewer GPUs supported
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (1 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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.
  • 36.4% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 10 °C higher load temperature
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (77 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 47.7% higher peak power draw
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (325 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 10% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 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 XT has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2250 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT 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
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    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

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.300 W vs 215 W
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    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

    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 XT does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

  • Excellent 1440p and 4K rasterization performance
  • Large 16GB VRAM buffer provides good future-proofing for modern titles
  • Strong value proposition, often priced lower than the competing RTX 3080
  • Substantial overclocking headroom, with some cards reaching up to 2.8GHz
  • Innovative features like Infinity Cache and Smart Access Memory (SAM) boost performance
  • Generally quiet operation and efficient cooling in reference and partner models

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

  • Significantly weaker ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia RTX 30-series
  • Initial driver and firmware instability reported by early adopters
  • Lacks a dedicated hardware upscaling solution equivalent to Nvidia's DLSS
  • Subpar video encoding performance for creative professionals compared to Team Green
  • Occasional 'coil whine' reported by some users during high GPU utilization
  • Inconsistent frame rates in certain legacy AAA games and specific benchmarks

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galaxus.at
30/11/2020
Radeon RX 6800 XT: AMD's return to the high-end segment TechPowerUp

The Galaxus review of the Radeon RX 6800 XT highlights AMD's return to the high-end GPU market, showcasing 7nm RDNA2 architecture, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a 128 MB Infinity Cache. Performance-wise, it competes with Nvidia's RTX 3080, boasting superior raw rasterization in benchmarks like Fire Strike and operating quietly at 39 dB. Conversely, the card falls behind in ray tracing,...Read more

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pugetsystems.com
03/12/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 (XT) Review Roundup - Puget Systems

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT GPUs deliver massive generation-over-generation performance leaps for content creators, yielding up to an 83% speedup in GPU-bound DaVinci Resolve tasks like noise reduction, a 40% gain in Adobe Premiere Pro, and a 30% boost in After Effects compared to older AMD cards like the 5700 XT and Vega 64. A major pro of these new RDNA 2 cards is their...Read more

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

The PCMag UK review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ("Big Navi") awards the graphics card a 3.5 out of 5 ("Good") rating due to its immense potential masked by day-one software flaws. Priced at $649 ($50 less than its direct rival, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080), the card is heavily praised for its excellent raw performance in modern AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and F1 2020,...Read more

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sea.ign.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Review - IGN Southeast Asia

Performance and Architecture Overview The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT marks a major generational leap for AMD, offering phenomenal rasterization performance that easily handles 4K gaming and excels at 1440p. Built on the RDNA 2 architecture with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, it introduces "Infinity Cache" to boost memory bandwidth and "Smart Access Memory" to improve frame rates when paired with...Read more

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a powerful graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 4,608 stream processors, 72 compute units, and a generous 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM. In terms of pros, the card is a standout performer for traditional rasterised gaming, delivering phenomenal generation-over-generation frame rate jumps and trading blows competitively with Nvidia’s more...Read more

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techpowerup.com
25/11/2020
Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT Nitro+ Review Do you need benchmark comparisons for this card against more modern GPUs like the RX 7800 XT?

The Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT Nitro+ is a premium, high-performance card based on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, delivering a 16% performance increase over the non-XT model and capable of 4K gaming. Key advantages include an exceptionally quiet, efficient triple-fan cooler, dual-BIOS with software control via TriXX, and excellent idle power efficiency. Drawbacks highlighted in the...Read more

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techpowerup.com
18/12/2020
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster Merc 319 Black Review

The XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster Merc 319 Black is a premium RDNA 2 card featuring a 2360 MHz boost clock, delivering 4% higher performance than the reference model and exceptional 4K gaming capabilities. Its robust, all-metal triple-fan cooler ensures quiet operation, while the design includes dual-BIOS and a USB Type-C port. Conversely, the card carries a steep $800 price point...Read more

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techpowerup.com
25/11/2020
PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT Red Devil Review

The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT Red Devil is a premium, factory-overclocked card featuring a robust 16-phase VRM, massive triple-slot cooler, and exceptional 4K performance that is significantly quieter than the RTX 3080 FE. While delivering strong rasterization performance, the card is held back by a very large 32 cm form factor, lower raytracing performance, higher power...Read more

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techpowerup.com
28/12/2020
MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming X Trio Review - TechPowerUp

The ⁠TechPowerUp review of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming X Trio highlights a factory-overclocked card delivering 3% higher performance than the reference model, enabling capable 4K gaming. Key pros include the massive Tri Frozr 2 cooling solution for low temperatures, a silent idle fan-stop feature, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Conversely, the card features a colossal 32 cm design...Read more

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forbes.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Series Review: A Ridiculously Compelling Upgrade

Jason Evangelho's Forbes review calls the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT a "ridiculously compelling" upgrade, highlighting a 276% performance boost over older cards, a quiet, premium reference cooler, and excellent 4K/1440p gaming capability. While rasterized performance is impressive, the review notes significant launch-day drawbacks including inconsistent drivers, unstable software, and...Read more

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gamespot.com
20/11/2020
AMD RX 6800 XT And 6800 Review: Radeon Rising

The GameSpot review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT highlights the RDNA 2 architecture as a major competitor to Nvidia, delivering strong 4K and 1440p rasterization performance alongside a quiet, triple-fan reference design. Key advantages include 16GB of VRAM across both cards for longevity, and the Smart Access Memory (SAM) feature for added performance with Ryzen 5000 CPUs....Read more

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techradar.com
31/07/2022
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT review - TechRadar

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT marks a major high-end comeback for Team Red, offering a competitive alternative to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 with an initial starting MSRP of $649. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, the card features 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM paired with a fast 128MB Infinity Cache, 72 Compute Units, and a 2,250MHz boost clock. It excels in older and DirectX 11 titles, where...Read more

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eurogamer.net
23/11/2020
AMD RX 6800 and 6800 XT review: Big Navi means AMD is back in the high-end game

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT graphics cards mark a highly competitive return for AMD to the high-end GPU market, introducing the 7nm RDNA2 architecture which also powers the PS5 and Xbox Series X. A major pro is the inclusion of 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM across both models—paired with an innovative 128MB Infinity Cache to boost memory bandwidth—which future-proofs the cards for...Read more

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techpowerup.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Review - NVIDIA is in Trouble

The TechPowerUp review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT highlights the 7 nm "Navi 21" RDNA 2 card as a high-end competitor performing just 6% behind the RTX 3080 in rasterization while featuring 16 GB of VRAM, improved power efficiency, and a quiet reference cooler with idle fan-stop. The 128 MB Infinity Cache is credited for strong 4K performance,, making it a major generational leap...Read more

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lttlabs.com
17/07/2024
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | LTT Labs

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (7nm RDNA 2.0) is a highly capable gaming card for up to 1440p, boasting 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a competitive price-to-performance ratio that has dropped significantly from its $649 MSRP. It features a robust, quiet triple-fan, 2.5-slot cooler that manages its 300W board power well under load. YouTube · However, the card faces performance deficits...Read more

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overclockers.com
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 Review - Competing at the Top Again

The Overclockers review highlights the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT as competitive, high-end, 7nm RDNA2 "Big Navi" GPUs featuring 16GB of GDDR6 memory, 128MB Infinity Cache, and effective triple-fan coolers. The $649 RX 6800 XT competes with the RTX 3080 while the $579 RX 6800 outperforms the RTX 3070 in traditional rasterization, with substantial overclocking potential...Read more

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

This review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 highlights the successful launch of the "Big Navi" RDNA 2 architecture, positioning AMD as a fierce competitor capable of trading blows with NVIDIA’s high-end GPUs. Testing revealed impressive raw performance, with the RX 6800 XT rivaling or beating the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Founders Edition in several benchmarks like DiRT 5 and Metro...Read more

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

The KitGuru review by Dominic Moass gives the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT a highly positive 9.0 out of 10 rating, highlighting it as a major high-end milestone that successfully challenges Nvidia's market dominance. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, the Navi 21 GPU features 72 Compute Units, 4,608 stream processors, a 2250MHz boost clock, and an innovative 128MB Infinity Cache...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
11/03/2021
Das Display als Highlight: Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 6800 XT Master im Test Möchtest du weitere Details zu einem bestimmten Custom-Modell der Karte erf...

Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 6800 XT Master The Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 6800 XT Master is a premium, top-tier custom graphics card based on AMD’s Navi-21 GPU architectures (RDNA 2). Featuring 72 Compute Units, 4,608 stream processors, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory paired with a 128MB Infinity Cache, this "Master" flagship pushes performance past the reference design. Out of the box,...Read more

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chip.de
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT im Test: AMD zurück an der Spitze

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT marked a significant milestone for AMD by successfully breaking Nvidia's high-end GPU monopoly with a highly competitive launch price of 649 Euro. Built on the RDNA2 architecture with a 7nm manufacturing process, the card features 4,608 shader units, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and an innovative 128MB Infinity Cache designed to boost effective memory bandwidth....Read more

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frandroid.com
26/12/2020
Test de la AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : un nouveau départ

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT marks a strong return for AMD in the high-end graphics card market, serving as a direct competitor to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080. Built on the 7nm Navi 21 XT architecture with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, this heavy 1.5 kg reference card delivers exceptional standard rasterisation performance. It goes toe-to-toe with the RTX 3080 in traditional benchmarks like...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
18/11/2020
Test • AMD Radeon RX 6800 & RX 6800 XT

summary of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT launch review: The review marks the launch of AMD's RDNA2 architecture, packaged inside the Navi 21 GPU, which signals the company's long-awaited return to the high-end graphics card market to challenge Nvidia's dominance. Evaluated right at their commercial release, both reference cards demonstrate impressive generational leaps in...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
08/02/2021
Gigabyte RX 6800 XT Gaming OCGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review en Español (Análisis completo) ¿Te gustaría que buscara comparativas es...

The Gigabyte RX 6800 XT Gaming OC is a high-end graphics card built on AMD's 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 72 Compute Units, 4608 stream processors, and 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM with 128 MB of Infinity Cache. Designed as a compact yet thick triple-slot card, it uses the WINDFORCE 3X cooling system with three 80mm alternate-spinning fans and a dual BIOS switch for Silent and OC...Read more

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techtesters.eu
18/11/2020
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Review - Techtesters

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT marks AMD's return to the high-end GPU market with a solid reference design featuring a heavy metal casing and an efficient triple-fan cooler that keeps the card quiet and cool. In terms of raw performance, it serves as a highly competitive alternative for 1440p and 4K gaming, closely rivaling the Nvidia RTX 3080. Power consumption remains highly efficient...Read more

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