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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£640
  • Avg. price in US: ~$820
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 300 W

XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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.

8.0

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

8.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.0

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%

7.9

Performance

24.0%

8.0

Memory

12.0%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.9

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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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

  • 7.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £640

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Verdict

The XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is a high-performance graphics card built on the RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 4,608 stream processors, 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit interface, and 128MB of AMD Infinity Cache. Specifically, the Speedster MERC 319 variant boasts a significant factory overclock with a boost clock of up to 2340 MHz (or 2360 MHz in 'Rage' mode), a 300W TDP powered by dual 8-pin connectors, and a massive triple-fan cooling system. Its main advantages include exceptional 4K and 1440p rasterization performance, a robust metal shroud with a dual-BIOS switch for thermal flexibility, and high power efficiency for its class. However, some drawbacks include its massive physical size (340mm length) that requires significant case clearance, lower ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA's contemporary rivals, and the lack of a DLSS equivalent at launch.

Technical Specifications of graphics card XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming

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

8.0
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a technical score of 7.99 points, which is higher than that of 68.1% 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

7.7
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% 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

18,698 points
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming scores 18,698 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 62% 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

10,000 points
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming scores 10,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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

24,985 points
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming scores 24,985 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 56.7% 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

13,165 points
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming scores 13,165 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% 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

20.74 TFLOPS
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming delivers 20.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 56.5% 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

1.4
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

1.4 Gbps
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 96.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% 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

300 W
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% 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

300 W
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming draws 300 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% 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
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% 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

270 W
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a board power limit of 270 W, which is higher than that of 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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

340 x 130 x 52 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

340 mm
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is 340 mm long, which is longer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

130 mm
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% 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

3 slot/s
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,660 g
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming weighs 1,660 g, which is heavier than 80.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 64 more ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
  • 76.5% higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.288 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 104 more TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
  • 70% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.648 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 64 more ROPs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 32 more compute units
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 76.5% higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 104 more TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 70% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 2.71x higher FP64 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 32x more Infinity Cache
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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 more GPUs supported
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 10.2% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 4.9% lower base clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,825 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 8.1% lower FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 3 older
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    November 2020
  • 76.3% larger GPU die
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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.
  • No AV1 encoding
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 93% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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% higher board power limit
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (270 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 36.4% higher peak power draw
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 55 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (340 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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.
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 62.6% heavier card weight
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is heavier than the average graphics card (1,660 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.0 vs 144
  • 10.2% lower boost clock speed
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2250 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 40% larger process node
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
  • 55 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (340 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    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

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (340 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.340 mm vs 285 mm
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What customers like about XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming?

  • High-end triple-fan cooling system that remains very quiet even under heavy gaming loads
  • Excellent 1440p and competitive 4K rasterization performance, often matching or beating the RTX 3080
  • Generous 16GB of VRAM provides longevity for texture-heavy modern titles compared to competitors
  • Solid build quality with a premium metal shroud and backplate for added rigidity
  • Significant factory overclock and high ceiling for further manual overclocking
  • Dual BIOS switch allows users to easily toggle between performance (Rage) and quiet modes

What customers dislike about XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming?

  • Ray tracing performance is notably weaker than equivalent Nvidia RTX 30-series cards
  • The card is exceptionally large (nearly 340mm) and heavy, which may not fit in smaller cases and might require a support bracket
  • Occasional reports of coil whine, particularly when the GPU is pushed to high utilization levels
  • Lacks a DLSS equivalent (at launch), relying on FSR which some users find less visually polished
  • Early driver stability issues and 'aggressive downclocking' in some lighter titles can cause occasional stuttering

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16/12/2020
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25/11/2020
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18/12/2020
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11/12/2020
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25/11/2020
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pcgaming.tech
15/02/2021
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