Radeon RX 6950 XT against Radeon RX 7800 XT
Radeon RX 6950 XT leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 6950 XT is 6% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 7% in the RX 6950 XT's favour.
- The RX 7800 XT typically costs $180 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 7800 XT is the better buy: 10.4 points per $100 against 8.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 52 | 49 | 3 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 61 | 58 | 3 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 54 | 51 | 3 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 44 | 41 | 3 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 38 | 40 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 8 | 10.4 | 30%right |
| Typical price | $649 | $469 | $180right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | level |
| Board power | 335 W | 263 W | 27%right |
| Length | 320 mm | 290 mm | 10%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 6950 XT | 61 vs 58 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 6950 XT | 54 vs 51 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 6950 XT | 44 vs 41 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Board power | 335 W | 263 W |
| Length | 320 mm | 290 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $649 | $469 |