AMD Radeon RX 6700 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 59.3% 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 XT leads by 68% (34 vs 57 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (46% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6700 is the better value at 20.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 86 | 129 | -33% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 52 | 84 | -38% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 56 | 91 | -38% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 62 | 103 | -40% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 65 | 103 | -37% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 111 | 175 | -37% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 67 | 98 | -32% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 50 | 77 | -35% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 64 | 100 | -36% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 64 | 106 | -40% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 40 | 66 | -39% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 34 | 57 | -40% |
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 XT on 1.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 37.3 min | 22.9 min | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 1.63x faster |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,250 MHz |
| TDP | 175 W | 300 W |
| Launch MSRP | $299 | $649 |
| Release | 2022-06-09 | 2020-11-18 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6700 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 59.3% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB VRAM and a 175W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6700 delivers more performance per dollar: 20.9 average FPS per $100 versus 15.3. 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 XT?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 68% (34 vs 57 FPS) in our testing.
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