RX 6950 XT

RX 6950 XT Specifications

The RX 6950 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process node. It was launched approximately 3 years ago, originally priced at $1099. It features 5120 cores, including 80 compute units (SMs), 320 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 128 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 80 dedicated RT cores and None Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1860 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2310 MHz. The RX 6950 XT comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 2250 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 576 GB/s.

This GPU has a very high thermal design power (TDP) of 335 W. A PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality, high-wattage power supply are essential for stable operation.

RX 6950 XT Performance Review

RX 6950 XT is a mid-range graphics card, scoring 55.69% in relative gaming performance. Thanks to 16 GB of VRAM, it offers excellent 1440p performance and can handle 4K gaming with optimized settings or the help of DLSS, FSR, and frame generation. Great for users targeting 100+ FPS at 1440p or playable 4K in lighter titles.

The RX 6950 XT is equipped with a generous 16 GB of VRAM, providing excellent performance in a wide range of use cases. It can handle ultra to high settings in most modern games at up to 4K resolution with minimal compromise. It also supports features such as ray tracing and high-resolution textures without significant memory constraints. For content creators, this GPU is well-suited for 4K video editing, photo editing with large RAW files, 3D rendering, and complex animations. In AI applications, it can run intermediate-sized models and perform tasks such as training custom models, image generation, and data processing — though not at the scale of enterprise-class GPUs. It offers a great balance for gamers, creators, and prosumers alike.

RX 6950 XT has a gaming performance-per-price ratio of 42.1%, suggesting lower value in this category. This GPU lacks both high performance and value, despite its large VRAM capacity. It is generally not recommended, as better options exist in this price range.