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RX 7800 XT Vs RX 6950 XT: We Tested Both

Today, I'll reveal how the RX 7800 XT and RX 6950 XT brawl against each other with regards to framerates, power, temps and much more!

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To help you choose the more effective GPU in the modern day, this article will go over all the key specifications of both GPUs by AMD, namely the RX 7800 XT vs RX 6950 XT, and put them to the comparative test using various benchmarks.

Key Takeaways
  • According to my observation, the RX 6950 XT operated with 11% more frames per second than the RX 7800 XT.
  • I noticed that the RX 7800 XT gave off 13% less heat than the RX 6950 XT. Whereas, the RX 6950 XT is 2% more power-efficient than the RX 7800 XT.
  • I recommend the RX 6950 XT because of its higher performance in gaming with an almost similar price point compared to the RX 7800 XT.

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Comparison Table

SpecsRX 7800 XTRX 6950 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0RDNA 2.0
RT Cores6080
TMUs240320
Release DateAug 25th, 2023May 10th, 2022
Approximated Price$510 to $580$550-$600
Best CPUBest CPU For RX 7800 XTā€“
Best VariantsBest RX 7800 XT Graphics Cardsā€“

Architectural Differences

  1. Process Size: The RX 7800 XT comes with TSMCā€™s 5nm process size, but the RX 6950 XT proves to be better with TSMCā€™s 7nm process size.
  2. Clock Speed: The RX 7800 XT has a base clock of 1295 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2430 MHz, whereas the RX 6950 XT has an 1860 MHz base clock and a boost clock of 2310 MHz.
  3. VRAM: Both GPUs consist of 16GB VRAM of GDDR6 memory type, ensuring that you get an immersive gaming environment and carry out faster operations overall. 
  4. Bus Width & Memory Bandwidth: Both the 256-bit bus width-based RX 7800 XT and the RX 6950 XT have a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s and 576.0 GB/s respectively.
  5. TDP: While the TDP of the RX 7800 XT is 263W, the RX 6950 XT has a comparatively much higher TDP that is 335W.
  6. Other Features: Both the GPUs support Ray tracing and multi-display technology but lack DLSS support.

RX 7800 XT Vs RX 6950 XT: Benchmark At 1440p

Let’s move on to the benchmarks section now, where we will test the RX 7800 XT and the RX 6950 XT on various games at 1440p and see which GPU handles the graphics better.

Testing Rig

Disclaimer: The values obtained might be influenced by a handful of external factors. These factors may include the effects of external temperature, airflow variation, and recording software fluctuations. Therefore, it is recommended to take the results as estimations.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem Benchmarks
A Plague Tale: Requiem (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • In my first game, the RX 6950 XT averaged 114 FPS, whereas the RX 7800 XT had an average of only 88 FPS. Hence, the RX 6950 XT showed a gain of 25% in performance.
  • At 1% lows, the RX 7800 XT scored 80 FPS, but the RX 6950 XT succeeded again with 103 FPS, being about 25% better in this regard.

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • The RX 6950 XT showed me its power over its rival by outperforming its competitor with an average of 149 FPS over the RX 7800 XT’s 128 FPS, with the difference being 16%.
  • I noticed that the RX 6950 XT averaged a 1% low of 136 FPS, whereas the RX 7800 XT climbed up to 119 FPS. Therefore, the RX 6950 XT is almost 14% more effective.

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmarks
Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • Here, I saw that the RX 6950 XT flourished with an average of 100 FPS as compared to the RX 7800 XT’s 95 FPS, making the RX 6950 XT victorious by 5%.
  • While the RX 7800 XT averaged 85 FPS at 1% lows, I witnessed the RX 6950 XT reach the 89 FPS mark, making its presence worth it again by a margin of 5% here as well.

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy Benchmarks
Hogwarts Legacy (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • The RX 6950 XT performed with an average of 101 FPS, contrary to the RX 7800 XT, which scored 88 FPS; hence, the RX 6950 XT excelled over its opponent by 15%.
  • At 1% lows, the RX 6950 XT depicted 12% more frames than its competitor. by achieving 73 FPS on average, whereas the RX 7800 XT showed an average of 66 FPS.

The Last Of Us Part 1

The Last Of Us Part 1 Benchmarks
The Last Of Us Part 1 (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • At a very low difference of only 2%, the RX 6950 XT showed its performance by gaining 83 FPS on average, as the RX 7800 XT displayed an average of 81 FPS.
  • At 1% lows, the RX 7800 XT exhibited 70 FPS, but the RX 6950 XT just surpassed it with 72 FPS on average, being just over 2% better.

Marvelā€™s Spider-Man Remastered

Marvelā€™s Spider-Man Remastered Benchmarks
Marvelā€™s Spider-Man Remastered (1440p) Gaming Benchmarks (Image By Tech4Gamers)
  • In my observation, the RX 6950 XT finished off with a win by a margin of 5% averaging 159 FPS while the RX 7800 XT functioned at 155 FPS.
  • Whereas at 1% lows, the difference went down to 3% as the RX 6950 XT presented 149 FPS as compared to the RX 7800 XT 144 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

avg FPS
Average Framerates In 6 Games At 1440p (Image By Tech4Gamers)

I found that the RX 7800 XT operated at an average frame rate of 105.8 FPS. Whereas the RX 6950 XT succeeded in maintaining an average of 117.7 FPS. Consequently, the RX 6950 XT has emerged victorious by displaying 10.7% more frames than the RX 7800 XT.

Thermal Efficiency

max temps
Maximum And GPU Hotspot Temperatures (Image By Tech4Gamers)

I’ve also observed that, on average, the RX 7800 XT emitted 68Ā°C of heat at its peak over the RX 6950 XT’s 77Ā°C. So finally, the RX 7800 XT got a plus point in the shape of 13% less heat emission than the RX 6950 XT.

Power Consumption

peak power draw
Power Consumption Under Load And At Idle (Image By Tech4Gamers)

According to my calculations, on average, the RX 7800 XT consumed 389W whereas the RX 6950 XT devoured 382.5W. This makes the RX 6950 XT almost 2% more power-efficient than its rival. At idle, the RX 7800 XT consumes slightly less power by only squeezing 103W over the RX 6950 XT’s 93W.

Pricing And Availability

The RX 7800 XT’s price circulates from $510 to $580, and it is widely available in plenty across online shopping sites. The RX 6950 XT arrives at a current price range of $550-$600, with different variants. However, it is available in a limited quantity.

RX 6950 XT Vs RX 7800 XT: Which One Do I Recommend?

The RX 6950 XT, despite being an older card, has better graphics, is more power-efficient, has powerful specs, and decent support of technologies, and has the upper hand over the RX 7800 XT when it comes to gaming performance as well. 

All of these features of the RX 6950 XT come at almost the same price as the RX 7800 XT which is why I recommend you get this card without thinking twice. 

Pros And Cons

GPUProsCons
RX 7800 XTāœ… Competitive price undercuts GeForce competitionāŒ Slightly high power draw.
āŒ Poor price-to-performance ratio
RX 6950 XTāœ… Incredibly cool and quiet.
āœ… Incredible performance for price.
āŒ RT performance lags behind RTX GPUs.
āŒ Some variant require lots of space

Frequently Asked Questions

Considering the supported technologies, which one should I go for, the RX 7800 XT or the RX 6950 XT?

The RX 7800 XT is offering the same technologies as the RX 6950 XT at a lower price, so the RX 7800 XT should be a viable option.

Should I return my RX 6950 XT to get the RX 7800 XT?

One pro to the RX 7800 XT is that RDNA 3 is way faster in productivity and AI loads like stable diffusion. Thereā€™s a chance FSR 3 could utilize them. But it’s not worth a hassle since you already have a RX 6950 XT.

Should I buy a used RX 6950 XT or wait to see how the RX 7800 XT stacks up?

The RX 6950 XT is a top-tier card; it is almost equivalent to Nvidia’s RTX 3090. For the price, I would snag the RX 6950 XT, and with FSR 3.0, you are almost tripling your FPS, so there is no need to get the RX 7800 XT unless you have a higher budget.


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