AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6800 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#32 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.55/100

Lowest price

$700

FPS / $

0.696

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AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.88/100

Lowest price

$690

FPS / $

0.826

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 13% faster than the RX 6800 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $690).
With 0.826 FPS/$, the RX 9070 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6800 XT

RX 9070 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

396 FPS

1% low 232

407 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+15%

284 FPS

1% low 185

326 FPS

1% low 214

Grand Theft Auto V

+37%

112 FPS

1% low 83

153 FPS

1% low 110

Red Dead Redemption 2

+25%

153 FPS

1% low 114

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+22%

118 FPS

1% low 89

144 FPS

1% low 110

Rocket League

+12%

817 FPS

1% low 359

911 FPS

1% low 415

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+15%

177 FPS

1% low 126

203 FPS

1% low 149

Crimson Desert

+25%

129 FPS

1% low 96

161 FPS

1% low 113

FPS / $

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

RX 6800 XT

0.696

RX 9070 XT

0.826

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Specifications

	RX 6800 XT	RX 9070 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2020-11	2025-03
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	4608	4096
Boost clock	2250 MHz	2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	304 W
Recommended PSU	750 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$649	$599

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6800 XT

#32 / 71

Popularity score3.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,722

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM1000x 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

1000 W · $170

Latest builds

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RX 9070 XT

#1 / 71

Popularity score94.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3673

Average build price

$1,859

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750BE 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-modular Black

750 W · $68

Latest builds

Mini config

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6800 XT

5 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

34 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 XT or the RX 9070 XT?

The RX 9070 XT is on average 13% faster than the RX 6800 XT at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $690). With 0.826 FPS/$, the RX 9070 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 XT or RX 9070 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6800 XT averages 447 FPS versus 505 FPS for the RX 9070 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6800 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 6800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM1000x 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 9070 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750BE 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6800 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 XT is the r5-9600x (5 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 XT is the r7-7800x3D (1198 builds).

How much does the RX 6800 XT cost right now?

The RX 6800 XT is available from $700. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 34 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best NVIDIA cards of its generation.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring RDNA 4 architecture, delivers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its class.