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 AMD Radeon RX 6800 Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2 RX-68XLAQBD9

Games Choices

Cyberpunk 2077

Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

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Radeon RX 7700 XT

XFX SPEEDSTER QICK319 Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 x16 ATX Video Card RX-77TQICKB9

XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7700XT Gaming Graphics Card with 12GB GDDR6 HDMI 3xDP, AMD RDNA 3 RX-77TSWFTFA

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Benchmark RX 7700 XT vs RTX 4070

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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

ASUS The SFF-Ready Prime GeForce RTX™ 4070 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card (PCIe® 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort™ 1.4a)

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GeForce RTX 5070

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming OC 12G Graphics Card, 12GB 192-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N5070GAMING OC-12GD Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 AERO OC 12G Graphics Card, 12GB 192-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N5070AERO OC-12GD Video Card

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX ™ 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe® 5.0, HDMI®/DP 2.1, 3.125-slot, Military-Grade Components, Protective PCB Coating, axial-tech Fans)

GIGABYTE WindForce GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 ATX Graphics Card GV-N5070WF3-12GD

GeForce RTX 3080

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC WATERFORCE WB 10G Graphics Card, WATERFORCE Water Block Cooling System, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080GAMINGOC WB-10GD Video Card

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 10GB V2 LHR Graphics Card

GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 Xtreme WATERFORCE WB 10G (REV 2.0) Graphics Card, Water Block Cooling System, LHR, 10GB 320-bit GDDR6X, GV-N3080AORUSX WB-10GD REV2.0 Video Card

The RTX 3080 graphics card was launched by NVIDIA on September 1st, 2020. As an enthusiast-class graphics card, the RTX 3080 is designed to deliver top-of-the-line performance for demanding applications such as gaming and professional content creation. The release of the RTX 3080 was highly anticipated by many in the tech community, as it marked a significant leap forward in terms of both performance and efficiency compared to previous generation graphics cards. Since its release, the RTX 3080 has become a popular choice among gamers and content creators looking for a powerful and reliable graphics card.

RTX 3080 Release Date

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end graphics card that requires a maximum power draw of 320 W, and draws power from 1x 12-pin power connector. It has 10 GB GDDR6X VRAM and is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card features a dual-slot cooling solution and has dimensions of 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, making it compatible with a wide range of devices. <ul> <li>Power Consumption: 320 W maximum</li> <li>VRAM: 10 GB GDDR6X</li> <li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li> <li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm</li> <li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li> <li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li> </ul>

RTX 3080 Specs

The recommended founder edition RTX 3080 power supply is 700W. However, RTX 3080 power consumption can vary from version to version. For example, the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080 Xtreme power draw is 370W and its recommended PSU is 750W. While the founder edition power consumption is 320W and the recommended PSU is 700W. Always do the research on your specific GPU version when choosing a power supply.

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 x 16 (use x8) Graphics Card RTX 5060 Ti 16G GAMING OC

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 16G Graphics Card, 16GB 128-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N506TWF2OC-16GD Video Card

Radeon RX 7800 XT

PowerColor Twin Fan AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6

Benchmark RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070

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NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 6800	15972	$399
Radeon RX 7700 XT	17245	$492

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 4070	17846	$589
GeForce RTX 5070	21278	$699
GeForce RTX 3080	17656	$1129

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RX 7800 XT

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