Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  AMD Radeon RX 6800 AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
• GPU Chip
  Navi 21 Navi 32 (RDNA 3)
• Shader
  3840 7680
• Render Output Units
  96 138
• Texture Units
  240 480

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  16 GB 16 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR6 GDDR6
• Memory Speed
  2 GHz 18 Gbps
• Memory Interface
  256 bit 256 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.800 GHz+ 6 % 1.800 GHz
• Boost Clock
  2.170 GHz+ 3 % 2.800 GHz+ 12 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  1.950 GHz+ 7 % 2.600 GHz+ 30 %
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  250 W 300 W+ 20 %
• TDP (up)
  285 W --
• Tjunction max
  -- --
• PCIe-Power
  2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  Axial Axial
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Fan 1
  3 x 90 mm --
• Noise (Idle)
  0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Noise (Load)
  37 dB --

This section compares the connectivity options available on Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  2.3 2.3
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.1a
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v2.1
• DVI Ports
  -- --
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- --

This section compares the technical specifications of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_2 12_2 (Ultimate)
• Raytracing
  Yes Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  No Yes
• LED
  Addressable LED No LED lighting

This section compares the support for video codecs on Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode / Encode

This section compares the physical dimensions of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  303 mm --
• Height
  127 mm --
• Width
  54 mm --
• Width (Slots)
  3 PCIe-Slots --
• Weight
  -- --

This section provides additional information about Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6800 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4 x 16
• Release date
  Q4/2020 2023
• Structure size
  7 nm 5 nm
• Part-no
  11305-02-20G --
• Documents
  data sheet --