AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 11.5% 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 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 20% (55 vs 66 FPS); the closest fight is The Last of Us Part I (4% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6800 is the better value at 15.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 119 | 129 | -8% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 76 | 84 | -10% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 91 | -10% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 89 | 103 | -14% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 91 | 103 | -12% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 159 | 175 | -9% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 94 | 98 | -4% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 69 | 77 | -10% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 100 | -13% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 92 | 106 | -13% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 55 | 66 | -17% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 55 | 57 | -4% |
Whole-job comparison
How long each card takes to finish a complete pipeline, not just one model. AMD Radeon RX 6800 is faster on 0 of 1; AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT on 0.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 22.9 min | 22.9 min | tied |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 26,800M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 512 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 300 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $649 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-18 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 11.5% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6800 delivers more performance per dollar: 15.4 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 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 20% (55 vs 66 FPS) in our testing.
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