PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT vs XFX Radeon VII differences in specs

Comparison of PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT and XFX Radeon VII graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the XFX Radeon VII operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The weights differ at 1500 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT is 300 W, while that of the XFX Radeon VII is 300 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of XFX Radeon VII

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Top features of PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT

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Higher clock speed

1.825 GHz 1.400 GHz

Around 23% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

XFX Radeon VII PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 1.825 GHz
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz 2.250 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.015 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT, 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 3 x 80 mm
Noise (Idle)	32 dB 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	52 dB 40 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 Non addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT. 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 XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 267 mm
Height	120 mm 120 mm
Width	42 mm 50 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 1500 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of XFX Radeon VII and PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT, 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 Q1/2021
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	RX-VEGMA3FD6 AXRX 6900XT 16GBD6-M2DHC
Documents	-- data sheet