AMD Radeon RX 6700 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 42.9% faster.
Both cards' numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by 62% (34 vs 55 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (36% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6700 is the better value at 20.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 86 | 119 | -28% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 52 | 76 | -32% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 56 | 82 | -32% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 62 | 89 | -30% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 65 | 91 | -29% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 111 | 159 | -30% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 67 | 94 | -29% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 50 | 69 | -28% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 64 | 87 | -26% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 64 | 92 | -30% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 40 | 55 | -27% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 34 | 55 | -38% |
Whole-job comparison
How long each card takes to finish a complete pipeline, not just one model. AMD Radeon RX 6700 is faster on 0 of 1; AMD Radeon RX 6800 on 1.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 37.3 min | 22.9 min | AMD Radeon RX 6800 1.63x faster |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10 GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 17,200M | 26,800M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 512 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,450 MHz | 2,105 MHz |
| TDP | 175 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $299 | $579 |
| Release | 2022-06-09 | 2020-11-18 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6700 or AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 42.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB VRAM and a 175W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6700 delivers more performance per dollar: 20.9 average FPS per $100 versus 15.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by roughly 62% (34 vs 55 FPS) in our testing.
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