Radeon RX 6800 16GB vs Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

AMD Radeon RX 6800 16GB ≈ ₹81,300 today · 2020 Buy now

≈8% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB ≈ ₹63,000 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB scores about 8% higher than Radeon RX 6800 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Radeon RX 6800 16GB Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Radeon RX 6800 16GB

4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
19% more memory bandwidth (512 vs 432 GB/s)

Why pick Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

8% higher estimated gaming score
About ₹18,300 cheaper today

Specifications

	Radeon RX 6800 16GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
GPU chip	Navi 21	Navi 32
Stream processors	3,840	3,456
Ray accelerators	60	54
Video memory	16 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	256-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	512 GB/s	432 GB/s
Boost clock	2.10 GHz	2.54 GHz
Board power (rated)	250 W	245 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2020-11-18	2023-09-06
Price today (≈)	₹81,300	₹63,000

FAQ

Is Radeon RX 6800 16GB better than Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB scores about 8% higher than Radeon RX 6800 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Radeon RX 6800 16GB or Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB is rated at 245 W versus 250 W for Radeon RX 6800 16GB.

Which is better value, Radeon RX 6800 16GB or Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6800 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are Radeon RX 6800 16GB and Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) and Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.