XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming vs Sapphire Radeon VII differences in specs

Comparison of XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming and Sapphire Radeon VII graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming operates at a base clock speed of 1.950 GHz+ 7 % and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Sapphire Radeon VII operates at a base clock speed of 1.950 GHz+ 7 % and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1280 g respectively. The TDP of the XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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 Sapphire Radeon VII

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Top features of XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming

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Higher clock speed

1.950 GHz+ 7 % 1.400 GHz

Around 28% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Radeon VII XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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 VII AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
GPU Chip	Vega 20 XT Navi 21
Execution units	60 80
Shader	3840 5120
Render Output Units	64 128
Texture Units	240 320

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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	HBM2 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	1024 GB/s 512 GB/s
Memory Interface	4096 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.400 GHz 1.950 GHz+ 7 %
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz 2.365 GHz+ 5 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.135 GHz+ 6 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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	2 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming, 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 75 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	32 dB 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 1 x 90 mm
Noise (Load)	52 dB 36 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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_1 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	Non addressable LED Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming. 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 Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming 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	268 mm 340 mm
Height	120 mm 139 mm
Width	42 mm 57 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1280 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Sapphire Radeon VII and XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming, 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 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2019 Q4/2020
Release price	-- 1,199 $
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	21291-01-40G RX-69XTACBD9
Documents	data sheet data sheet