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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 it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.5

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%

7.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

7.7

Performance

24.0%

6.4

Memory

12.0%

8.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.9

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The 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 XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.5
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a technical score of 7.46 points, which is higher than that of 70.7% 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 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

7.4
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

20.74 TFLOPS
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming delivers 20.74 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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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 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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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 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: MEDIUM

300 W
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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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 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

345 W
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a board power limit of 345 W, which is higher than that of 81.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

340 mm
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is 340 mm long, which is longer than 92.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% 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

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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

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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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
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

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

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 72% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    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
  • 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.
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 104 more TMUs
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (288 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 74.3% higher pixel rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (288 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 72% higher texture rate
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (648 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 2.79x higher FP64 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 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.
  • 2x more Infinity Cache
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (128 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 14.3% higher memory bandwidth
    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 (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Power & Cooling
  • 10% 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 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 9.3% lower FP32 performance
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (20.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    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.
  • 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.
  • 3 older
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older OpenCL version
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • 70.9% larger GPU die
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (520 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 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.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • 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.
  • 56.8% higher board power limit
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (345 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 54.63 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (340 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 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.
  • 10% 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 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2250 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 40% larger process node
    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.No vs yes
  • 54.63 mm longer card length
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming is longer than the average graphics card (340 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.340 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 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.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    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.2 vs 3
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.4 MB vs 32 MB
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What customers like about 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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pcworld.com
25/11/2020
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Merc 319Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review: Fast yet silent

The XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Merc 319 is a high-performance, factory-overclocked graphics card designed for 4K and 1440p gaming, boasting a substantial 16GB VRAM buffer and exceptional, silent cooling via a massive triple-slot design. It offers a premium, heavy-metal aesthetic with a dual BIOS switch and improved airflow through a pass-through backplate, making it a powerful contender...Read more

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igorslab.de
16/12/2020
XFX RX 6800 XT Merc 319 16 GB Review - igor´sLAB

The XFX RX 6800 XT Merc 319 16 GB is a premium, massive custom graphics card that features 4,608 shaders, 72 Ray Accelerators for DirectX Raytracing (DXR), and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory paired with a 128 MB Infinity Cache. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, it comes equipped with modern features like the AV1 video codec, Variable Rate Shading (VRS), and Smart Access Memory (SAM) to...Read more

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lanoc.org
25/11/2020
XFX MERC 319 RX 6800 XT - LanOC Reviews

The XFX Speedster MERC 319 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT BLACK is a highly capable aftermarket graphics card that marks a complete redesign for XFX, abandoning the previous "Thicc" branding in favor of the new Speedster and Mercury (MERC) lineup. Built with a 14 phase VRM design and an out-of-the-box overclock boost clock of 2340 MHz (which bumps up to 2360 MHz in Rage Mode), this card...Read more

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

The XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster Merc 319 Black is a premium, factory-overclocked card (2360 MHz) capable of 4K gaming, featuring an all-metal cooler, excellent quiet acoustics, and 16GB of VRAM. Key benefits include superior performance over the reference model and a dual-BIOS feature, although the card is held back by a high $150 premium over reference pricing and a massive,...Read more

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tweaktown.com
11/12/2020
XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster MERC 319 Review

The XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster MERC 319 is a premium custom graphics card priced at $749, featuring a massive 2.7-slot design and a triple-fan cooling system. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM and Infinity Cache, it requires only dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors while utilizing the overspeced power circuitry from the higher-end RX 6900 XT. In...Read more

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overclock3d.net
25/11/2020
XFX Speedster RX 6800 XT MERC319 Review - OC3D

The XFX Speedster RX 6800 XT MERC319 is described by Overclock3D as a premium, high-performance custom card, featuring a robust 14 power phase and a superior triple-fan cooler that enables substantial overclocking headroom. Key pros include exceptional thermal management, high frame rates exceeding 2 GHz out of the box in demanding titles, and a refined, sturdy design with...Read more

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pcgaming.tech
15/02/2021
AMD Radeon RX 6800 - Recensione - PcGaming.Tech Se desideri approfondire l'argomento, posso fornirti ulteriori dettagli su: I benchmark nei giochi spe...

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 reference card delivers excellent performance on the RDNA 2 architecture, positioning itself as a premium mid-to-high-end graphics solution. Built on a 7nm process with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, it is specifically optimized for high frame rate 1440p gaming while also remaining capable of handling lighter 4K workloads. Key innovations include the 128MB Infinity Cache...Read more

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