GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G vs MSI Radeon RX 6800 differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G and MSI Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.775 GHz+ 4 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.775 GHz+ 4 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1395 g respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G is 250 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 6800

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Top features of GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G

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Higher clock speed

1.775 GHz+ 4 % 1.700 GHz

Around 4% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 6800 GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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 AMD Radeon RX 6800
GPU Chip	Navi 21 Navi 21
Execution units	60 60
Shader	3840 3840
Render Output Units	96 96
Texture Units	240 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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 GDDR6
Memory Speed	2 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.700 GHz 1.775 GHz+ 4 %
Boost Clock	2.105 GHz 2.190 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz 1.980 GHz+ 9 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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	250 W 250 W
TDP (up)	285 W 285 W
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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 85 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 1 x 95 mm
Noise (Load)	35 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 16G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	Non addressable LED GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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 / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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	267 mm --
Height	120 mm --
Width	40 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1395 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 6800 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 6800 MASTER 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 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2021 Q1/2021
Release price	-- 649 $
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- GV-R68AORUS M-16GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet