XFX Radeon RX 6800 vs MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X differences in specs

Comparison of XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The XFX Radeon RX 6800 operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X operates at a base clock speed of 1.700 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1370 g respectively. The TDP of the XFX Radeon RX 6800 is 250 W, while that of the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of XFX Radeon RX 6800

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Higher clock speed

1.700 GHz 1.650 GHz

Around 3% better clock speed
More memory

16 GB 8 GB

50% more memory

Top features of MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

XFX Radeon RX 6800 MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GPU Chip	Navi 21 TU104
Execution units	60 48
Shader	3840 3072
Render Output Units	96 64
Texture Units	240 192

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	2 GHz 1.938 GHz
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 496 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 1.650 GHz
Boost Clock	2.105 GHz 1.845 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.815 GHz 1.815 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 280 W
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X, 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 AIO water cooling
Fan 1	3 x 85 mm 1 x 65 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Fan 2	-- 1 x 120 mm
Noise (Load)	35 dB 0 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 Yes
LED	Non addressable LED MSI Mystic Light

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X. 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
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X 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 268 mm
Height	120 mm 114 mm
Width	40 mm 41 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1370 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of XFX Radeon RX 6800 and MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Sea Hawk X, 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 Q3/2019
Release price	-- 929 $
Structure size	7 nm 12 nm
Part-no	RX-68LMATFD8 --
Documents	data sheet data sheet