Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Radeon RX 6800 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9070 GRE.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $575 versus $743 for the Radeon RX 6800 XT, it costs 23% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($743) | ✅More affordable ($575) |
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 6800 XT and Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 24,995 and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE reaches 24,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,995+2% | 24,418 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+50% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS | 34.28 TFLOPS+65% |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz | 2790 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+50% | 192 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+50% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 RX 9070 GRE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6800 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+19% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 220W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 280mm |
| Height | 120mm | 127mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.3 | 111.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $743, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $575-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $743 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 48 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | May 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #42 | #44 |
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