RX 6800

RX 6800 Specifications

The RX 6800 is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process node. It was launched approximately 4 years, 7 months ago, originally priced at $579. It features 3840 cores, including 60 compute units (SMs), 240 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 96 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 60 dedicated RT cores and None Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2105 MHz. The RX 6800 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 2000 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 512 GB/s.

This GPU has a moderate thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W. A PC case with good airflow and a quality power supply are required for stable operation. Due to the moderate TDP, this GPU is suitable for small form factor builds with somewhat limited airflow.

RX 6800 Performance Review

RX 6800 is a mid-range graphics card, scoring 44.00% 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 6800 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 6800 delivers a balanced performance-per-price ratio of 55.9%. With sufficient VRAM, it provides good value for gamers seeking practical performance without overspending.