ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC vs XFX Radeon VII differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.925 GHz+ 5 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the XFX Radeon VII operates at a base clock speed of 1.925 GHz+ 5 % and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC is 300 W, while that of the XFX Radeon VII is 300 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC

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Higher clock speed

1.925 GHz+ 5 % 1.400 GHz

Around 27% better clock speed

Top features of XFX Radeon VII

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC XFX Radeon VII

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT AMD Radeon VII
GPU Chip	Navi 21 XT Vega 20 XT
Execution units	72 60
Shader	4608 3840
Render Output Units	128 64
Texture Units	288 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 HBM2
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 1024 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 4096 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.925 GHz+ 5 % 1.400 GHz
Boost Clock	2.360 GHz+ 5 % 1.750 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.110 GHz+ 5 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	300 W 300 W
TDP (up)	345 W --
Tjunction max	96 °C --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	AIO water cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 80 mm 3 x 75 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 32 dB
Fan 2	2 x 120 mm --
Noise (Load)	37-38 dB 52 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a
USB-C Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	ASUS Aura Sync Non addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	277 mm 268 mm
Height	131 mm 120 mm
Width	44 mm 42 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and XFX Radeon VII, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2021 Q1/2019
Release price	999 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	ROG-STRIX-LC-RX6800XT-O16G-GAMING RX-VEGMA3FD6
Documents	data sheet --