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>

RX 6800 Specs

XFX Speedster SWFT319 ,Radeon™ RX 6800 Core Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 2 (RX-68XLAQFD9)

Radeon RX 7700 XT

Sapphire 11335-04-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 12GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 3

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans 12GB 192-bit GDDR6, GV-R77XTGAMING OC-12GD Video Card

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Radeon RX 7800 XT

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans 16GB 256-bit GDDR6, GV-R78XTGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

Sapphire 11330-02-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 3

PowerColor Hellhound AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

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GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition Single Fan

MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Super 192-bit HDMI/DP 6GB GDRR6 HDCP Support DirectX 12 Single Fan VR Ready OC ITX Graphics Card (GTX 1660 Super AERO ITX OC)

EVGA 06G-P4-1068-KR GeForce GTX 1660 Super Sc Ultra Gaming, 6GB GDDR6, Dual Fan, Metal Backplate

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GeForce RTX 3050

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDRR6 128-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fans Ampere OC Graphics Card (RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC)

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GTX 1660 Ti is a graphics card that was released on February 22, 2019. It is part of the GeForce GTX series, which is designed for gamers and content creators. The card was launched as a mid-range option that offers good performance at a reasonable price. It features Turing architecture, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation. The card also has GDDR6 memory, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. Since its release, the GTX 1660 Ti has become a popular choice for gamers who want to build a mid-range gaming PC. It offers a good balance between price and performance, and it can run most modern games at high settings.

GTX 1660 Ti Release Date

The GTX 1660 Ti features 1536 CUDA cores, a base clock speed of 1500 MHz, and a boost clock speed of 1770 MHz. The card has 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. In terms of power consumption, the GTX 1660 Ti has a TDP of 120W, which is relatively low compared to other high-end graphics cards. This makes it an ideal choice for gamers who are looking for a powerful graphics card that does not require too much power. <ul> <li>CUDA Cores: 1536</li> <li>Base Clock Speed: 1500 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock Speed: 1770 MHz</li> <li>VRAM: 6GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Speed: 12 Gbps</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 288.1 GB/s</li> <li>TDP: 120W</li> <li>Max Digital Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Max Concurrent Displays: 3</li> <li>DirectX: 12</li> <li>Vulkan: 1.1</li> </ul>

GTX 1660 Ti Specs

ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti EVO OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 3.0, 6GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, Space-Grade Lubricant, Compact Design, GPU Tweak II)

GeForce RTX 4070

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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Radeon RX Vega 56

The Vega 56 was officially released on August 14, 2017.

Release Date

<ul><li>Vega 10 GPU with 3584 stream processors</li><li>Base clock: 1156 MHz</li><li>Boost clock: 1471 MHz</li><li>VRAM: 8 GB HBM2</li><li> Memory clock: 800 MHz</li><li> TDP: 210 watts</li><li> Power connectors: 8-pin x2</li><li> Vega 56 VRAM: 8 GB HBM2</li><li> Vega 56 power consumption: High</li></ul>

Specs

The Vega 56 was a powerful and efficient graphics card that was designed to compete with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1070. Its advanced features and impressive specs made it a popular choice among gamers and enthusiasts. Despite its high power consumption, it was considered to be one of the best graphics cards of its time, and is still sought after by many to this day.

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Review & Benchmark

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 6800	15972	$369
Radeon RX 7700 XT	17245	$399
Radeon RX 7800 XT	19839	$499

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	6078	$199
GeForce RTX 3050	6205	$199
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti	6373	$359

RTX 4070 vs RX Vega 56

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