Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB vs Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB

Verdict: Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB and Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)
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50
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB   Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB

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 6950 XT 16GB

No clear advantage on paper.

Why pick Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB

  • 72 W lower rated board power (263 W vs 335 W)
  • About ₹84,100 cheaper today

Specifications

Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GBRadeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 3
GPU chipNavi 21Navi 32
Stream processors5,1203,840
Ray accelerators8060
Video memory16 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6
Memory bus256-bit256-bit
Memory bandwidth576 GB/s624 GB/s
Boost clock2.31 GHz2.43 GHz
Board power (rated)335 W263 W
PCIe interfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generationFSR 3 with Frame GenerationFSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released2022-05-102023-09-06
Price today (≈)₹1.54 L₹70,000

FAQ

Is Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB better than Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB and Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB is rated at 263 W versus 335 W for Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB and Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) and Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB (16 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.

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