Graphics card · AMD · 2020

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Built for 1440p around 60 FPS, or fast 1080p. It outscores 88% of the 179 cards in our index and meets the recommended graphics card of 232 of 232 released games that name one.

Index
50/100
Rank
#23
VRAM
16 GB
Power
300 W
Launch price
$649

How much of the PC library it covers

Against the 232 released games whose publisher names a graphics card we can place.

  • 232 at the recommended spec 100%
  • 0 at the minimum only 0%
  • 0 below the minimum 0%

The most demanding game it meets the recommended card for is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Upcoming releases on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Unreleased games whose publishers have already posted a graphics card requirement.

Minimum spec 0

None

Below minimum 0

None

In the heaviest games we track

Modelled at the High preset with upscaling off, next to a processor fast enough not to limit it. Estimates, not recorded runs — how the model works.

Game1080p1440p4K
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 764727

Spec card

Maker
AMD
Released
2020
Video memory
16 GB
Rated power
300 W
PSU to plan for
750 W
Tier
A
Ray tracing
Yes
Upscaling
FSR

The cards either side of it

Nearest in our index. Pick one to put them side by side.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT: quick answers

Will the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT run 2027 games?

Of the 19 upcoming games whose publishers have named a graphics card, it meets the recommended card for 19, only the minimum for 0, and falls short of 0.

Is 16 GB of VRAM enough?

Yes for 1440p, and for 4K in most games.

What power supply do I need for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

It is rated at 300 W. With the rest of a typical gaming PC and headroom for power spikes, a good 750 W unit is a safe choice; the PSU calculator works it out for your exact parts.

Is the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?

No. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop scores 52/100 against 50/100 in our index.