ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC vs GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.875 GHz+ 3 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.875 GHz+ 3 % and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC is 300 W, while that of the GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G is 300 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC

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Higher clock speed

1.875 GHz+ 3 % 1.400 GHz

Around 25% better clock speed

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.875 GHz+ 3 % 1.400 GHz
Boost Clock	2.340 GHz+ 4 % 1.750 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.090 GHz+ 4 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G, 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	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 100 mm 3 x 75 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 32 dB
Noise (Load)	35 dB 52 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G. 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 TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G 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	320 mm 267 mm
Height	140 mm 121 mm
Width	58 mm 40 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6800 XT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon VII HBM2 16G, 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	829 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	90YV0FL1-M0NM00 GV-RVEGA20-16GD-B
Documents	data sheet data sheet