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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£690
  • Avg. price in US: ~$370
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

ASRock Radeon RX 6800 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether 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 technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.6

Performance

24.0%

8.0

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

8.7

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

  • 6.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 6800 is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 60 Compute Units, 3,840 stream processors, and a substantial 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Designed for serious 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming, it includes 128MB of AMD Infinity Cache and supports hardware ray tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate. Main pros include its massive VRAM capacity, which outperforms competitors in texture-heavy scenarios, and ASRock’s robust cooling solutions like the triple-fan Striped Axial Fan system that maintains low temperatures and 0dB silent operation. However, its main cons include relatively weaker ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA alternatives and a lack of native DLSS support, relying instead on AMD's upscaling features.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon RX 6800

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a technical score of 7.59 points, which is higher than that of 59.9% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

6.9

Price

7.4
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58% 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

17,523 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 scores 17,523 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

8,300 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 scores 8,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 56% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

22,056 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 scores 22,056 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 54.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

10,763 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 scores 10,763 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 57.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 delivers 16.17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 62.7% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 reaches 512 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 60.3% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% 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

1.3
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% 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

1.4
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% 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

20 Gbps
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 20 Gbps, which is faster than on 42.9% of graphics cards and equal to 7.5% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.2% 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

223 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 draws 223 W under peak load, which is higher than 51.5% 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

650 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% 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

250 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a board power limit of 250 W, which is higher than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.4% 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

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

267 x 120 x 40 mm
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

305 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 is 305 mm long, which is longer than 64.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.1% 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
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% 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

2.75 slot/s
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 occupies 2.75 slot/s, which is wider than 67.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 1.1% 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

1,306 g
ASRock Radeon RX 6800 weighs 1,306 g, which is heavier than 65.5% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 6800 vs the average graphics card

  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASRock 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

    ASRock 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
  • 20 more compute units
    ASRock 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

    ASRock 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
    ASRock 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASRock 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.60 vs 40
  • 32x more Infinity Cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.128 MB vs 4 MB
  • 56 more TMUs
    ASRock 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.240 vs 184
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    ASRock 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.
    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

    ASRock 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.512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 20 more compute units
    ASRock 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 56 more TMUs
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 32.5% higher texture rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (505.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 23.8% higher pixel rate
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (202.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 2.1x higher FP64 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASRock 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 32x more Infinity Cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    ASRock 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.

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Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 16% lower boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 11.5% lower base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 28.4% lower FP32 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (16.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    ASRock 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.
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock 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 encoder generation
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 3 older
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 2020
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 76.3% larger GPU die
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (520 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • Older shader model
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    ASRock 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.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 20 mm longer card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 is longer than the average graphics card (305 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.25 slot/s wider design
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 16% lower boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,105 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2105 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.0 vs 144
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock 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

    ASRock 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
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock 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

    ASRock 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
  • Older encoder generation
    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    What it is: Generation of the onboard video encoder engine
    When it matters: When streaming, capture quality, AV1 readiness, or creator export speed matters as much as gaming frame rate.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 6800 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.3 vs 8
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    ASRock 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock 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.16000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 6800?

  • Excellent 1440p performance, often outperforming the RTX 3070 in traditional rasterisation tasks.
  • Generous 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM provides better longevity for modern, memory-intensive games compared to 8GB or 12GB rivals.
  • High power efficiency and overclocking headroom, with some users reaching over 2.5 GHz stable clocks.
  • Reliable cooling and quiet operation, particularly on custom ASRock models like the Phantom Gaming series.
  • Solid value proposition in the second-hand market or during sales, often priced lower than equivalent NVIDIA cards.

What customers dislike about ASRock Radeon RX 6800?

  • Substantial performance hit when enabling Ray Tracing, falling significantly behind NVIDIA's RTX 30-series.
  • Lack of a native DLSS equivalent at launch made upscaling less effective for maintaining high frame rates in demanding titles.
  • Reported driver-stability issues and inconsistent performance in older 'legacy' AAA titles.
  • Can run warmer than some competitors, with junction temperatures reaching up to 80-85°C under heavy load.
  • Aggressive downclocking in less demanding games can occasionally cause micro-stutters unless manually tuned in software.

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forum.asrock.com
17/01/2021
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(Solved) ASRock RX6800 Challenger Poor Performance ASRock
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hexus.net
10/05/2021
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Review: ASRock Radeon RX 6800 XT Taichi X 16G OC
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pcpit33.medium.com
20/05/2021
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AsRock Phantom Gaming 6800XT Review
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techpowerup.com
22/12/2020
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ASRock Radeon RX 6800 XT Taichi X Review
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pcgaming.tech
15/02/2021
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AMD Radeon RX 6800 - Recensione - PcGaming.Tech
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hwupgrade.it
18/11/2020
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Recensione Radeon RX 6800 XT e 6800, le prime schede video AMD per il 4K e il ray tracing
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