Radeon RX 6800

The release date of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 was on October 28th, 2020. This high-end graphics card is built using the 7 nm process and is based on the Navi 21 graphics processor. With DirectX 12 Ultimate capability, the Radeon RX 6800 guarantees support for hardware-raytracing, variable-rate shading, and more in upcoming video games. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, as well as 60 raytracing acceleration cores. AMD has also paired the Radeon RX 6800 with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory connected using a 256-bit memory interface. This powerful graphics card has been highly anticipated by gamers and tech enthusiasts alike, and it is sure to deliver a superior gaming experience.

RX 6800 Release Date

With a power consumption rated at a maximum of 250 W, the RX 6800 draws power from 2x 8-pin power connectors. This graphics card is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. In terms of VRAM, the RX 6800 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is connected using a 256-bit memory interface. The card also has a dual-slot cooling solution, with dimensions of 267 mm x 120 mm x 40 mm. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C. The RX 6800's price at launch was 579 US Dollars. List of RX 6800 specs: <ul> <li>GPU: Navi 21 XL</li> <li>Process: 7 nm</li> <li>Transistors: 26,800 million</li> <li>Cores: 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, and 60 raytracing acceleration cores</li> <li>VRAM: 16 GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface: 256-bit</li> <li>Base Clock: 1700 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 2105 MHz</li> <li>Power Connectors: 2x 8-pin</li> <li>Power Consumption: 250 W</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C</li> <li>Cooling: Dual-slot</li> <li>Dimensions: 267 mm x 120 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Price at Launch: 579 US Dollars</li> </ul>

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Radeon RX 7700 XT

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Radeon RX 7800 XT

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Radeon RX 6600

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The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is praised for its performance in 1080p gaming. It's noted for its energy efficiency, quiet operation, compact design, and support for ray tracing and HDMI 2.1. The RX 6600 matches the RX 5700 and RTX 2070 in performance, falling slightly behind the RTX 3060. Its limitations include a higher market price than the MSRP, limited supply, and modest ray tracing performance. The review suggests it as a good choice for 1080p gaming due to its efficient performance and low power consumption.

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Radeon RX 5600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT was released on January 21, 2020. It is a mid-range graphics card that was designed to compete with Nvidia's GTX 1660 Ti and RTX 2060. The RX 5600 XT is built on the 7nm process and features AMD's new RDNA architecture, which delivers improved performance and power efficiency compared to previous AMD graphics cards. It also includes 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is capable of delivering high-quality gaming experiences at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The card is ideal for gamers who want to play the latest titles at high frame rates without breaking the bank.

RX 5600 XT Release Date

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is a mid-range graphics card that offers good performance for its price. It features 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM and has a 160W TDP, making it one of the more power-efficient cards in its class. The card is built on the 7nm process and has 2,304 stream processors, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It supports PCIe 4.0 and has a boost clock of up to 1,620 MHz. Overall, the RX 5600 XT offers good value for gamers who want a capable card without breaking the bank. Here's a list of RX 5600 XT specs: <ul> <li>Stream Processors: 2,304</li> <li>Texture Units: 144</li> <li>ROP Units: 64</li> <li>Boost Clock: Up to 1,620 MHz</li> <li>VRAM: 6GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Bus: 192-bit</li> <li>TDP: 160W</li> <li>Process: 7nm</li> <li>Transistor Count: 10.3 billion</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Connectors: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4</li> </ul>

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GeForce RTX 4070

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The GeForce RTX 4070 was launched on April 12th, 2023. This powerful card is designed to support all modern games and ensure optimal performance with DirectX 12 Ultimate. With the RTX 4070, gamers can expect support for hardware-raytracing, variable-rate shading.

RTX 4070 Release Date

The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the 5 nm process and based on the AD104 graphics processor. It features disabled shading units compared to the fully unlocked GeForce RTX 4080 12 GB to reach its target shader count. The card includes 12 GB GDDR6X memory and utilizes a 192-bit memory interface. The GPU operates at a frequency of 1920 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). As a dual-slot card, the RTX 4070 requires a 16-pin power connector and has a maximum power draw of 200 W. It offers display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card measures 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm and features a dual-slot cooling solution. The launch price of the RTX 4070 was 599 US Dollars.<br><br><b>Specs:</b><ul><li>Graphics Processor: AD104</li><li>Process: 5 nm</li><li>Shading Units: 5888</li><li>Texture Mapping Units: 184</li><li>ROPs: 64</li><li>Tensor Cores: 184</li><li>Raytracing Acceleration Cores: 46</li><li>Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X</li><li>Memory Interface: 192-bit</li><li>GPU Frequency: 1920 MHz (Boost: 2475 MHz)</li><li>Memory Frequency: 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective)</li><li>Power Connector: 1x 16-pin</li><li>Maximum Power Draw: 200 W</li><li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li><li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li><li>Dimensions: 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm</li></ul>

RTX 4070 Specs

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GeForce RTX 2060

The RTX 2060 was released by Nvidia in January 2019, following the release of the higher-end RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 in late 2018. The RTX 2060 was designed to offer gamers an affordable entry point into the world of real-time ray tracing, a technology that allows for more realistic lighting and reflections in games. The RTX 2060 quickly became a popular choice among PC gamers due to its strong performance, energy efficiency, and reasonable price point compared to other high-end graphics cards.

RTX 2060 Release Date

The RTX 2060 is a high-end graphics card from Nvidia based on the Turing architecture. It features 1920 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 192-bit memory interface. The RTX 2060 has a base clock speed of 1365 MHz and a boost clock speed of 1680 MHz. In terms of power consumption, the RTX 2060 has a TDP of 160W and requires an 8-pin power connector. It also supports real-time ray tracing, DLSS, and other advanced gaming features. With its powerful performance and relatively low power consumption, the RTX 2060 is a popular choice for gamers and content creators who require a high-end GPU. HTML list of RTX 2060 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Turing</li> <li>Core Clock: 1365 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1680 MHz</li> <li>CUDA Cores: 1920</li> <li>Memory Size: 6GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 336 GB/s</li> <li>Power Connector: 8-pin</li> <li>Power Consumption: 160W</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Real-Time Ray Tracing: Yes</li> <li>DLSS: Yes</li> </ul>

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NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 6800	15972	$374
Radeon RX 7700 XT	17245	$398
Radeon RX 7800 XT	19839	$489

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 6600	8158	$199
Radeon RX 5600 XT	7602	$281
Radeon RX Vega 64	7367	$499

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