AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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Performance
Radeon RX 6800 XT
52,04650% of 104,598
RTX 6000 Ada Generation36% better
70,85068% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 36% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6800 XT670% better
80.1950% of 161.45
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 6800 XT has 670% better value for the money than the RTX 6000 Ada Generation for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 6800 XT includes 4,608 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,825 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,250 MHz. It usually operates at 2,015 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 288 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 72 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 6800 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 6800 XT has the 25th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 49.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 52,046 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 80.19. This is the 36th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU

The NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $6,799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD102) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation includes 18,176 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 915 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 568 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 568 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 142 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has the 9th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 67.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 70,850 score and $6,799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.42. This is the 100th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopWorkstation
Release DateQ4 2020Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$649$6,799
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Total War: PHARAOH
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Radeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
Low - 1080p
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331 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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215 FPS
High - 1080p
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158 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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141 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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141 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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113 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6800 XT orRTX 6000 Ada Generation
GPUFrames Per Second
RTX 6000 Ada Generation112.7
RTX A200023.3-79%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)23.3-79%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6800 XT orRTX 6000 Ada Generation
GPUCost Per Frame
RTX A200019.27-68%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)19.27-68%
RTX 6000 Ada Generation60.33

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 6800 XT
52,04650% of 104,598
RTX 6000 Ada Generation36% better
70,85068% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 36% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is ranked 25th with a score of 52,046, and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 9th with a score of 70,850.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6800 XT670% better
80.1950% of 161.45
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 6800 XT has 670% better value for the money than the RTX 6000 Ada Generation for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is ranked 36th with a performance per dollar of 80.19, and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 100th with a performance per dollar of 10.42.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6800 XT or
GPUBenchmark Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation70,850+36%
Radeon RX 680055,084+6%
GeForce RTX 308053,713+3%
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046
RTX A600050,957-2%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49,760-4%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)47,803-8%
Radeon PRO W680044,404-15%
Quadro P500020,096-61%
RTX A200019,978-62%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,603
(+32.96%)
13,239
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,908
(+29.49%)
13,057
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
193,053
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
49,735
(+35.6%)
36,679
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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166,355
3DMark 11 Performance Score
38,057
45,615
(+19.86%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
268.1
368.7
(+37.52%)
PassMark G3D Mark
25,032
27,725
(+10.76%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,009
(+8.85%)
927
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
CodenameNavi 21AD102
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size7 nm5 nm
Transistors26,800 million76,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
Memory Size16 GB48 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth512 Gb/s960 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz2,500 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB96 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)300 W300 W
Suggested PSU700 W700 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
Stream Processors (SP)4,608--
CUDA Cores--18,176
Compute Units (CU)72--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--142
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)288568
Render Output Units (ROP)128192
Tensor Cores--568
Ray Accelerators72--
Ray Tracing Cores--142
Core Clock Speed1,825 MHz915 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,250 MHz2,505 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)2,015 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
Pixel Fill Rate288 GPixel/s481 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate648 GTexel/s1,423 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance20.74 TFLOPS91.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,296 GFLOPS1,423 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon RX 6800 XTRTX 6000 Ada Generation
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.