MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G vs Sapphire Radeon VII differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire Radeon VII graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Sapphire Radeon VII operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The weights differ at 1576 g and 1280 g respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G is 300 W, while that of the Sapphire Radeon VII is 300 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G

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Higher clock speed

1.825 GHz 1.400 GHz

Around 23% better clock speed

Top features of Sapphire Radeon VII

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G Sapphire Radeon VII

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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 6900 XT AMD Radeon VII
GPU Chip	Navi 21 Vega 20 XT
Execution units	80 60
Shader	5120 3840
Render Output Units	128 64
Texture Units	320 240

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	1.825 GHz 1.400 GHz
Boost Clock	2.250 GHz 1.750 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.015 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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 --
PCIe-Power	3 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 100 mm 3 x 75 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 32 dB
Noise (Load)	34 dB 52 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	MSI Mystic Light Non addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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 MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	324 mm 268 mm
Height	141 mm 120 mm
Width	55 mm 42 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1576 g 1280 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming Trio 16G and Sapphire 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	Q4/2020 Q1/2019
Release price	1,099 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- 21291-01-40G
Documents	data sheet data sheet