AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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

AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.68/100

Lowest price

$730

FPS / $

0.701

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AMD

RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#20 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.66/100

Lowest price

$720

FPS / $

0.682

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Our verdict

The RX 6950 XT and the RX 7800 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (459 FPS vs 450 FPS on average).
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $720).

Gaming performance

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

RX 6950 XT

RX 7800 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

403 FPS

1% low 239

399 FPS

1% low 227

Apex Legends

+5%

300 FPS

1% low 190

287 FPS

1% low 190

Grand Theft Auto V

+3%

123 FPS

1% low 93

120 FPS

1% low 88

Red Dead Redemption 2

+4%

167 FPS

1% low 113

161 FPS

1% low 112

Cyberpunk 2077

+4%

129 FPS

1% low 95

124 FPS

1% low 91

Rocket League

+1%

831 FPS

1% low 387

822 FPS

1% low 361

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%

184 FPS

1% low 134

181 FPS

1% low 132

Crimson Desert

+3%

140 FPS

1% low 95

136 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / $

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

RX 6950 XT

0.701

RX 7800 XT

0.682

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Specifications

	RX 6950 XT	RX 7800 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2022-05	2023-09
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	576 GB/s	624 GB/s
Shading units	5120	3840
Boost clock	2310 MHz	2430 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	335 W	263 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$1099	$499

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6950 XT

#57 / 71

Popularity score1/100

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

$3,399

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular

850 W · $116

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RX 7800 XT

#20 / 71

Popularity score4.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

117

Average build price

$1,725

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $90

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6950 XT

2 models tracked

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RX 7800 XT

8 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6950 XT or the RX 7800 XT?

The RX 6950 XT and the RX 7800 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (459 FPS vs 450 FPS on average). Both cards are currently at the same price (around $720).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6950 XT or RX 7800 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6950 XT averages 459 FPS versus 450 FPS for the RX 7800 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7800 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r9-7900x3D (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7800 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7800 XT is the r7-7800x3D (48 builds).

How much does the RX 6950 XT cost right now?

The RX 6950 XT is available from $730. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7800 XT cost right now?

The RX 7800 XT is available from $720. We track 8 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its category.