Radeon RX 6950 XT
AMD
G3D Mark
28,076
MSRP
$1099
AVG Price
$850
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6950 XT
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6950 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6950 XT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 28,076 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 21), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 23.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2324 MHz from a base of 1925 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 28,076 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 21 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 5120 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 320 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 128 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2324 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1925 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 23.8 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 743.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 26,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #25 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 576 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 16 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 576 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6950 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: RDNA 2, decoder: RDNA 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors | 3x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | RDNA 2 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | RDNA 2 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6950 XT draws 335 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 120mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 1784g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 83°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 335 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 850W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 120mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 3-slot |
| Weight | 1784g |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 83°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $850 (MSRP: $1099), the Radeon RX 6950 XT delivers 33 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #25 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1099 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $850 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #25 |
| Release Date | May 10 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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