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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

Graphics Processor

Navi 21

Cores

5120

TMUs

320

ROPs

128

About the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 16 GB of memory size, 5120 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 6900 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, 5120 cores, 320 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 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

5120

TMUs

320

ROPs

128

Memory Size

16 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameNavi 21
GPU VariantNavi 21 XTX(215-121000167)
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
AvailabilityDec 8th, 2020
GenerationNavi II(RX 6000)
PredecessorNavi
SuccessorNavi III
ProductionActive
Launch Price999 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16
Reviews33 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 Units5120
TMUs320
ROPs128
Compute Units80
RT Cores80
L0 Cache32 KB per WGP
L1 Cache128 KB per Array
L2 Cache4 MB
L3 Cache128 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate288.0 GPixel/s
Texture Rate720.0 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)46.08 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)23.04 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)1,440.0 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthTriple-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-D412
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 5090252%
GeForce RTX 4090192%
GeForce RTX 5080166%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER148%
GeForce RTX 4080147%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX147%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti145%
Radeon RX 9070 XT138%
Radeon RX 7900 XT126%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti124%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER124%
Radeon RX 9070124%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti113%
GeForce RTX 5070112%
GeForce RTX 3090111%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti109%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER106%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE104%
Radeon RX 6950 XT102%
GeForce RTX 4070101%
Radeon RX 6900 XTCurrent GPU100%
GeForce RTX 308098%
Radeon RX 7800 XT98%
Radeon RX 6800 XT95%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB88%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB87%
Radeon RX 7700 XT86%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB83%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti83%
Radeon RX 680080%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB79%
GeForce RTX 307078%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti77%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB77%
GeForce RTX 506076%
Radeon RX 6750 XT74%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti68%
Radeon RX 6700 XT67%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER62%
Radeon RX 7600 XT62%
GeForce RTX 406061%
Arc B58061%
GeForce RTX 505060%
GeForce RTX 208059%
Radeon RX 6650 XT58%
Radeon RX 760058%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER55%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti55%
Arc A77055%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB53%
Radeon RX 6600 XT52%
Radeon VII52%
Arc A75051%
Radeon RX 5700 XT49%
GeForce RTX 207049%
Radeon RX 660047%
Arc A58045%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER45%
Radeon RX Vega 6443%
GeForce RTX 206042%
Radeon RX 570042%
GeForce GTX 108041%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti40%
Radeon RX 5600 XT40%
Radeon RX Vega 5638%
GeForce GTX 107036%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER34%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti34%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti33%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB32%
Radeon R9 FURY X32%
GeForce GTX 166032%
Radeon RX 59030%
Radeon R9 FURY29%
GeForce GTX 98029%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER29%
Radeon RX 6500 XT28%
Radeon RX 5500 XT28%
Radeon RX 58028%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB27%
Radeon R9 390X27%
GeForce GTX 69026%
Radeon RX 48026%
Radeon HD 799026%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti25%
GeForce GTX 97025%
Radeon R9 290X25%
Radeon R9 39024%
Radeon RX 57024%
Radeon R9 29023%
Radeon RX 47023%
GeForce GTX 165021%
Radeon RX 640021%
Arc A38020%
GeForce GTX 78020%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition18%
GeForce GTX 59018%
Radeon R9 280X18%
Radeon HD 699018%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti17%
GeForce GTX 68017%
Radeon R9 38016%
Radeon HD 797016%
GeForce GTX 77016%
Radeon R9 28516%
GeForce GTX 96016%
GeForce GTX 67015%
Radeon HD 597014%
GeForce GTX 163014%
Radeon HD 795014%
GeForce GTX 105014%
GeForce GTX 76013%
GeForce GTX 58013%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti13%
Radeon R9 270X13%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition13%
GeForce GTX 95013%
Radeon RX 56012%
GeForce GTX 57012%
GeForce GTX 66012%
Radeon RX 46012%
Radeon R7 37012%
Radeon HD 697011%
GeForce GTX 48011%
Radeon HD 785011%
GeForce GTX 29510%
Radeon HD 695010%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti10%
Radeon HD 4870 X210%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti10%
Radeon HD 587010%
Radeon HD 68709%
GeForce GTX 4709%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti8%
Radeon HD 58508%
GeForce GTX 2858%
Radeon HD 68507%
GeForce GTX 2807%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition7%
GeForce GTX 2757%
GeForce GT 10307%
GeForce GTX 4607%
Radeon HD 48906%
Radeon HD 67906%
Radeon HD 58306%
GeForce GTX 6506%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti6%
Radeon HD 48706%
GeForce GTX 2606%
Radeon HD 57705%
Radeon HD 77505%
Radeon HD 57505%
GeForce GTS 4505%
GeForce GTS 2504%
Radeon HD 48504%
Radeon HD 47704%
Radeon HD 48304%
Radeon HD 66704%
GeForce 9800 GT4%
GeForce GT 6403%
Radeon HD 56703%
GeForce 9600 GT3%
GeForce GT 2403%
GeForce GT 4403%
Radeon HD 46702%
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 6900 XTCurrent GPU100%
Radeon RX 6900 XTCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT is equipped with 5120 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 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 5120, 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 XT is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 16 GB and 5120, 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 6900 XT offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is approximately 9% faster, while GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is approximately 6% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT graphics card.

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