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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£790VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):300 W

PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

8.0

Technical score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 72% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–²Better than 54%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

8.0

Performance

24%

7.9

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

â–²Better than 70%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 60%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT

Based on 4 · 7

Reviewers praise the overclocking, quiet fans and dual BIOS, but say it's bulky, weak at ray tracing and hard to find.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT

Based on 275 owners sharing their experience in online comments

79%positive10%mixed11%negative

Owners praise fast gaming and generous VRAM; high power draw, heat, and weaker ray tracing are the main drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners report crashes, black screens, and stutters, with one saying Resizable BAR caused black screens and another blaming the card for reboots after about 15 minutes.5
  • Owners say ray tracing is weak, especially in path-traced or heavy RT titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Metro Exodus, where it trails Nvidia cards by a large margin.5
  • Owners report hotspot temperatures often reaching around 110–114°C under load, even with fans maxed, and one suspects poor contact needing a repaste.4
  • Owners say the card draws a lot of power at stock settings, often around 250–285W, which matters more where electricity is expensive; undervolting helps.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

44%

8.0

Performance

24%

7.9

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

6.0

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

8.0
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
20,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 20,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 64.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
9,933 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 9,933 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 53.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
24,991 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 24,991 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 57.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
13,122 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 13,122 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 53% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
21.57 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 21.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 55.3% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
512 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 512 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 60.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
16,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 16,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
300 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
344 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 344 W under peak load, which is higher than 84% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
300 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 68.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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What reviewers say
Size
320x 135x 62 mm
Length
320 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 320 mm long, which is longer than 73.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Height
135 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 135 mm tall, which is taller than 70.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,590 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,590 g, which is heavier than 78.1% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 64 more ROPs
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    72 vs 40
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    72 vs 40
  • 85.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (299.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    299.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 104 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    288 vs 184
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 78.3% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (673.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    673.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 12.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.2
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 64 more ROPs
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    72 vs 40
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    72 vs 40
  • 85.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (299.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    299.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 104 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    288 vs 184
  • 78.3% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (673.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    673.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2.81x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.4 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.35 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 35.3% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (20,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    20,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 32x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card 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
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    1 vs 0
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 6.6% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,340 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,340 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    7 nm vs 5 nm
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 51.9% more expensive
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT is more expensive than the average graphics card (£790 vs £520).
    £790 vs £520
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 6.6% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,340 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,340 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 3 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 40% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    7 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 76.5% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (519 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    519 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    850 W vs 650 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card 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.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 36.4% higher board power limit
    This graphics card 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.
    300 W vs 220 W
  • 56.4% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (344 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    344 W vs 220 W
  • 37.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    320 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (135 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    135 mm vs 125 mm
  • 56.8% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,590 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,590 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
26/11/2020
Hands-on review · pricing and availability commentary
Verdict
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT is hard to recommend at current prices, with street pricing well above the advertised launch price.
9.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Hands-on review · thermals, noise and overclocking tests
Verdict
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT is a very solid custom card that improves on the reference design, though availability is the main problem.
9.0
der8auer
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and fan behavior
Verdict
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT is a clear recommendation, with impressive overclocking and fan control, though Nvidia's ray tracing is stronger.
9.0
Gamer Meld
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Live stream · launch-day testing and overclocking
Verdict
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT left the reviewer very impressed, overclocking better than the reference design and staying quiet.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
25/11/2020
First review · Factory overclock
Verdict
The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6800 XT is a huge triple-slot card with a higher factory overclock, more RGB and better power delivery than AMD's reference design.
9.0
babeltechreviews.com
≈ estimated
30/11/2020
Benchmark review · 37 games
Verdict
The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6800 XT is roughly even with the RTX 3080 in most games, but trails it in ray tracing and cannot use DLSS.
9.0
pcmasters.de
≈ estimated
25/11/2020
Lab test · Triple-slot card
Verdict
The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6800 XT Limited Edition is a large triple-slot card with strong power delivery, a solid overclock and a bold gaming look.
7.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
29/11/2020
Full review · Limited Edition card
Verdict
The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6800 XT Limited Edition suits 4K gaming with a strong power design and dual BIOS, though Smart Memory Access needs compatible hardware.

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What customers like about PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT

  • Dual BIOS functionality with dedicated 'OC' and 'Silent' modes
  • Excellent cooling performance with a massive triple-slot, triple-fan heatsink
  • Whisper-quiet operation, especially when using the Silent BIOS
  • Strong factory overclock and higher power limits compared to the reference design
  • High build quality with extensive use of metal and a solid backplate
  • Customisable RGB lighting and an onboard ARGB header for motherboard sync

What customers don't like about PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT

  • Noticeable coil whine in certain high-demand titles
  • Significant physical size (330mm long) and weight (1.6kg) may cause sagging without support
  • Unusual 'upside down' PCIe power connector placement can complicate cable management
  • Lack of an included GPU support bracket in the box
  • Ray tracing performance lags behind competing NVIDIA cards

Verdict

The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-performance graphics card built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 4608 stream processors, 72 Ray Accelerators, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface. This custom model boasts a significant factory overclock with a boost clock of up to 2340 MHz and utilizes a robust 14+2 phase VRM for enhanced stability. Its main characteristics include a massive 320mm triple-slot design equipped with a triple-fan cooling system (two 100mm and one 90mm fans) and seven nickel-plated copper heat pipes. Key pros are its dual BIOS functionality for choosing between 'OC' and 'Silent' modes, exceptional thermal management that keeps the card cool and quiet even under load, and high-end aesthetic features like extensive ARGB lighting and a solid metal backplate. However, its massive physical dimensions and weight of 1.6kg may require significant case clearance, and it carries a high power requirement, typically recommending at least an 850W power supply.

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