GPU DB

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Graphics Processor

Navi 21

Cores

4608

TMUs

288

ROPs

128

About the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 16 GB of memory size, 4608 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Navi 21 graphics processor, 4608 cores, 288 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Navi 21

Cores

4608

TMUs

288

ROPs

128

Memory Size

16 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameNavi 21
GPU VariantNavi 21 XT(215-121000177)
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size7 nm
Transistors26,800 million
Density51.5M / mm²
Die Size520 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2425

Graphics Card

Release DateOct 28th, 2020
AvailabilityNov 18th, 2020
GenerationNavi II(RX 6000)
PredecessorNavi
SuccessorNavi III
ProductionActive
Launch Price649 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16
Reviews57 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1825 MHz
Game Clock2015 MHz
Boost Clock2250 MHz
Memory Clock2000 MHz16 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth512.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units4608
TMUs288
ROPs128
Compute Units72
RT Cores72
L0 Cache32 KB per WGP
L1 Cache128 KB per Array
L2 Cache4 MB
L3 Cache128 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate288.0 GPixel/s
Texture Rate648.0 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)41.47 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)20.74 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)1,296.0 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length267 mm10.5 inches
Height120 mm4.7 inches
Width50 mm2 inches
TDP300 W
Suggested PSU700 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.12x DisplayPort 1.4a1x USB Type-C
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
Part Number102-D41205
Board Number109-D412A7-00_03

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090266%
GeForce RTX 4090203%
GeForce RTX 5080175%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER157%
GeForce RTX 4080155%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX155%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti153%
Radeon RX 9070 XT146%
Radeon RX 7900 XT134%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti131%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER131%
Radeon RX 9070131%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti120%
GeForce RTX 5070119%
GeForce RTX 3090117%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti115%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER112%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE110%
Radeon RX 6950 XT108%
GeForce RTX 4070107%
Radeon RX 6900 XT106%
GeForce RTX 3080104%
Radeon RX 7800 XT104%
Radeon RX 6800 XTCurrent GPU100%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB93%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB92%
Radeon RX 7700 XT91%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB88%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti88%
Radeon RX 680085%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB83%
GeForce RTX 307082%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti82%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB81%
GeForce RTX 506080%
Radeon RX 6750 XT78%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti72%
Radeon RX 6700 XT71%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER66%
Radeon RX 7600 XT65%
GeForce RTX 406065%
Arc B58065%
GeForce RTX 505063%
GeForce RTX 208063%
Radeon RX 6650 XT61%
Radeon RX 760061%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER58%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti58%
Arc A77058%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB56%
Radeon RX 6600 XT55%
Radeon VII55%
Arc A75053%
Radeon RX 5700 XT52%
GeForce RTX 207052%
Radeon RX 660049%
Arc A58048%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER48%
Radeon RX Vega 6446%
GeForce RTX 206044%
Radeon RX 570044%
GeForce GTX 108043%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti42%
Radeon RX 5600 XT42%
Radeon RX Vega 5640%
GeForce GTX 107038%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER36%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti36%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti34%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB34%
Radeon R9 FURY X34%
GeForce GTX 166033%
Radeon RX 59032%
Radeon R9 FURY31%
GeForce GTX 98030%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER30%
Radeon RX 6500 XT30%
Radeon RX 5500 XT30%
Radeon RX 58029%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB29%
Radeon R9 390X28%
GeForce GTX 69028%
Radeon RX 48028%
Radeon HD 799027%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti27%
GeForce GTX 97026%
Radeon R9 290X26%
Radeon R9 39026%
Radeon RX 57025%
Radeon R9 29024%
Radeon RX 47024%
GeForce GTX 165022%
Radeon RX 640022%
Arc A38022%
GeForce GTX 78022%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition20%
GeForce GTX 59020%
Radeon R9 280X19%
Radeon HD 699019%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti18%
GeForce GTX 68017%
Radeon R9 38017%
Radeon HD 797017%
GeForce GTX 77017%
Radeon R9 28517%
GeForce GTX 96017%
GeForce GTX 67016%
Radeon HD 597015%
GeForce GTX 163015%
Radeon HD 795014%
GeForce GTX 105014%
GeForce GTX 76014%
GeForce GTX 58014%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti14%
Radeon R9 270X14%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition14%
GeForce GTX 95014%
Radeon RX 56013%
GeForce GTX 57013%
GeForce GTX 66012%
Radeon RX 46012%
Radeon R7 37012%
Radeon HD 697012%
GeForce GTX 48011%
Radeon HD 785011%
GeForce GTX 29511%
Radeon HD 695011%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti11%
Radeon HD 4870 X210%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti10%
Radeon HD 587010%
Radeon HD 68709%
GeForce GTX 4709%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti9%
Radeon HD 58509%
GeForce GTX 2858%
Radeon HD 68508%
GeForce GTX 2807%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition7%
GeForce GTX 2757%
GeForce GT 10307%
GeForce GTX 4607%
Radeon HD 48907%
Radeon HD 67907%
Radeon HD 58306%
GeForce GTX 6506%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti6%
Radeon HD 48706%
GeForce GTX 2606%
Radeon HD 57706%
Radeon HD 77506%
Radeon HD 57505%
GeForce GTS 4505%
GeForce GTS 2505%
Radeon HD 48505%
Radeon HD 47704%
Radeon HD 48304%
Radeon HD 66704%
GeForce 9800 GT4%
GeForce GT 6404%
Radeon HD 56703%
GeForce 9600 GT3%
GeForce GT 2403%
GeForce GT 4403%
Radeon HD 46703%
Radeon HD 55702%
GeForce GT 4302%
GeForce GT 2202%
GeForce GT 5201%
Radeon HD 64501%
Radeon HD 54501%
Radeon HD 45501%
GeForce 9400 GT1%
GeForce 2101%
Radeon RX 6800 XTCurrent GPU100%
Radeon RX 6800 XTCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 graphics memory. This 16 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is equipped with 4608 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR6, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on AMD's RDNA 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 300 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 16 GB and 4608, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 300 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 16 GB and 4608, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 7900 GRE and Radeon RX 6950 XT. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 7900 GRE is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon RX 6950 XT is approximately 8% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card.

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