Radeon RX 6700 vs Radeon Pro W6800X
Radeon RX 6700
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $2,799 for the Radeon Pro W6800X, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 880.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+880.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,799) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700 and Radeon Pro W6800X
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.
Radeon Pro W6800X
The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6700 scores 18,920 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 18,000 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon RX 6700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,920+5% | 18,000 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3840+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS | 16.03 TFLOPS+42% |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+17% | 2087 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240+67% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 60+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W6800X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6700 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the Radeon Pro W6800X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 32 GB+220% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 576 GB/s+80% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 256-bit+60% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: UVD vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 draws 175W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 6700) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-13% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.1+20% | 90.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 and now averages $2799. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 89.3% less ($2499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 885.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-86% | $2799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-89% | $2799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.1+886% | 6.4 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 9 2021 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #90 | #158 |
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