AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6800

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#61 / 71▼

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

$775

FPS / $

0.606

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#3 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$520

FPS / $

0.887

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Our verdict

The RX 6800 and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (424 FPS vs 423 FPS on average).
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $255 cheaper ($520 vs $775).
With 0.887 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6800

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

391 FPS

1% low 218

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

270 FPS

1% low 186

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+1%

105 FPS

1% low 79

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%

152 FPS

1% low 108

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+2%

113 FPS

1% low 86

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+1%

782 FPS

1% low 354

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%

170 FPS

1% low 123

173 FPS

1% low 122

Crimson Desert

+2%

128 FPS

1% low 91

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / $

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

RX 6800

0.606

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.887

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Specifications

	RX 6800	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2020-11	2025-06
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	3840	2048
Boost clock	2105 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	250 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$579	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6800

#61 / 71

Popularity score1.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,253

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score53.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3269

Average build price

$1,366

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $100

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6800

2 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

18 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 6800 and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (424 FPS vs 423 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $255 cheaper ($520 vs $775). With 0.887 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6800 averages 424 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (865 builds).

How much does the RX 6800 cost right now?

The RX 6800 is available from $775. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $520. We track 18 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 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.