Comparison

RX 6800 vs RX 5500 XT

The RX 6800 is 228.8% faster than RX 5500 XT in synthetic benchmark and 299.5% more expensive on the retail market.

Retail Price

$799

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Better Value

Retail Price

$ 200

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Value

20

Value

24

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3DMark Performace

15972

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+228.8%

3DMark Performace

4857

Video Memory

16 GB

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+100.0%

Video Memory

8 GB

Power Consumption

250W

Power Consumption

130W

Efficiency

64

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Efficiency

37

Release Date

2020

Release Date

2019

MSRP

579 $

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Is RX 6800 better than RX 5500 XT?

RX 6800 price to performance rating is lower than RX 5500 XT's. RX 5500 XT offers 20.0% better value fo money.

The RX 6800 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 250 watts and a 3DMark score of 15972. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 64. RX 5500 XT's efficiency score is 37 .So RX 6800 leads by 73.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.