AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6800

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#56 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6800
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.45/100

Lowest price

$450

FPS / €

0.969

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.50/100

Lowest price

$410

FPS / €

1.078

Our verdict

  • The RX 6800 and the RX 7700 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (400 FPS vs 392 FPS on average).
  • The RX 7700 XT is currently $40 cheaper ($410 vs $450).
  • With 1.078 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6800
RX 7700 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+1%
354 FPS
1% low 214
359 FPS
1% low 215
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+3%
252 FPS
1% low 169
245 FPS
1% low 172
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%
90 FPS
1% low 71
94 FPS
1% low 68
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+3%
152 FPS
1% low 108
147 FPS
1% low 100
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

80 FPS
1% low 62
80 FPS
1% low 60
Rocket League

Rocket League

+2%
729 FPS
1% low 328
714 FPS
1% low 331
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+8%
140 FPS
1% low 99
130 FPS
1% low 98
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+4%
128 FPS
1% low 91
123 FPS
1% low 85

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6800
0.969
RX 7700 XT
1.078

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Specifications

RX 6800 RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 3
Release date2020-11 2023-09
Video memory16 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth512 GB/s 432 GB/s
Shading units3840 3456
Boost clock2105 MHz 2544 MHz
Power draw (TDP)250 W 245 W
Recommended PSU650 W 700 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$579 $449

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6800

#56 / 69
Popularity score0.8/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

29

Average build price

$1,226

RX 7700 XT

#20 / 69
Popularity score3.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

158

Average build price

$1,218

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 or the RX 7700 XT?

The RX 6800 and the RX 7700 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (400 FPS vs 392 FPS on average). The RX 7700 XT is currently $40 cheaper ($410 vs $450). With 1.078 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 or RX 7700 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6800 averages 400 FPS versus 392 FPS for the RX 7700 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6800?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6800. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7700 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6800?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 is the r5-5500 (5 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7700 XT is the r5-7500f (25 builds).

How much does the RX 6800 cost right now?

The RX 6800 is available from $450. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $410. We track 23 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6800

The AMD Radeon RX 6800, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides competitive performance against equivalent NVIDIA cards.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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