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MSI RX 6800 XT

Radeon RX 6800 XT16GB GDDR6300W267mm2250 MHz BoostRay TracingPCIe 4.0

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$995

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MSI RX 6800 XT

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.

ChipsetRadeon RX 6800 XT

Chipset MakerAMD

SeriesRadeon RX 6000 Series

Base Clock1825 MHz

Boost Clock2250 MHz

Stream Processors4608

Launch DateOct 28, 2020

Available Prices

NeweggIn Stock

$995

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About This Product

The MSI RX 6800 XT is a high-performance GPU for 1440p and 4K gaming. It offers strong rasterization performance, often competing with the RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080, but lags in ray tracing compared to Nvidia. With 16GB GDDR6 VRAM, it is well-suited for demanding games and future-proofing.

Best for: High-refresh 1440p gaming

Pros

Excellent 1440p and 4K rasterization performance
Generous 16GB GDDR6 VRAM
Strong value for raw gaming power
Efficient power consumption for its class

Cons

Ray tracing performance trails Nvidia
Fewer features than Nvidia alternatives
Higher power draw than some competitors

Verdict
“Ideal for gamers prioritizing rasterization at 1440p/4K over ray tracing.”

Performance Benchmarks

Resolution-based gaming performance at a glance

These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.

1080p1440p4K

Gaming Averages

Cross-resolution FPS summary

1080p

115 FPS44%

1440p

85 FPS39%

4K

47 FPS29%

Readiness & Value

How this card maps to common targets

1080p

Playable

1440p

Playable

4K

Playable

Value at 1440p

0.1 FPS/$

Popular Comparisons

Most people compare MSI RX 6800 XT with

These GPU matchups are pre-ranked so readers can jump straight to the most relevant rivals, value picks, and upgrade paths.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti TUF GAMING OC

Closest Rival

vs ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti TUF GAMING OC

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti · 115 FPS @ 1440p · 12GB VRAM · $889

"Similar 1440p performance to RX 6800 XT. priced about $241 less. 12GB vs 16GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a sidegrade, not a meaningful upgrade. While the RTX 4070 Ti offers better ray tracing and DLSS, the RX 6800 XT often performs similarly or better in traditional rasterization. Given the price, it's not worth the switch.

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GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC

Budget Alternative

vs MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC

GeForce RTX 5090 · 210 FPS @ 1440p · 32GB VRAM · $4,000

"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance. 32GB vs 16GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is an enormous, generational leap in performance. The price difference is comically low, making this an undeniable upgrade if the listed price for the RTX 5090 is accurate.

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Radeon RX 5700 XT

Upgrade From

vs AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

Radeon RX 5700 XT · 58 FPS @ 1440p · 8GB VRAM

"good upgrade from a roughly 1-year older card. 8GB vs 16GB VRAM"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a significant downgrade. The RX 6800 XT is a much more powerful card than the RX 5700 XT. You would experience a substantial drop in performance, making this upgrade not worth it at any price.

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