AMD Radeon RX 6800 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6800

Ranked 12 in CpusData's performance ranking, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: AMD
  • Year of Manufacture: 2020
  • Process Technology: 7 nm
  • Power Consumption: (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock frequency of 1815 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 16 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 16000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the AMD Radeon RX 6800, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the AMD Radeon RX 6800.

Performance AMD Radeon RX 6800 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card AMD Radeon RX 6800, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 12
Architecture: Navi / RDNA2
Release date: 18 November 2020 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $579
Price now: $1594 (2.8x MSRP)
Value for money: 17.88
GPU code name: Navi 21
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card AMD Radeon RX 6800. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Core clock speed: 1815 MHz
Manufacturing process technology: 7 nm
Texture fill rate: 505.2
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 3840
Boost clock speed: 2105 MHz
Number of transistors: 26,800 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Length: 267 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 2x 8-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip AMD Radeon RX 6800.

Memory type: GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount: 16 GB
Memory bus width: 256 Bit
Memory clock speed: 16000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 512.0 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
HDMI: +

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA equivalent

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 in Benchmarks

The performance of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA Quadro RTX A6000
NVIDIA Quadro RTX A6000
78.43%
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
78%
AMD Radeon RX 6800
AMD Radeon RX 6800
77.89%
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
77.27%
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
77%

Passmark

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
8
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
7
AMD Radeon RX 6800
AMD Radeon RX 6800
20767
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