AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 59% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800's 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 Red Dead Redemption 2, where AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by 63% (87 vs 142 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (55% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better value at 22.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.6).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 127 | -35% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 142 | -39% |
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 9070 XT on 1.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 22.9 min | 21.2 min | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 1.08x faster |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 53,900M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 640 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 2,970 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 304 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $599 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2025-03-06 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 59% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 304W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 22.5 average FPS per $100 versus 14.6. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by roughly 63% (87 vs 142 FPS) in our testing.
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