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Released
Q2/2022
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

Graphics card AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, specifications and benchmarks

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT 16 GB GDDR6 graphics card. Is it suitable for gaming, encoding, or 4K? What can the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT be compared to, and what equivalents are better or worse than this model? What equivalent is available for purchase? Choose a processor for AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT 16 GB GDDR6 using detailed specifications and upgrade your workstation.

Specifications

Technical data
General Info

This section outlines the key features of the graphics card AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT.

  • GPU Chip
    Navi 21 KXTX
  • Execution units
    80
  • Shader
    5120
  • Render Output Units
    128
  • Texture Units
    320
  • L1 Cache
    128 KB
  • L2 Cache
    4 MB
  • L3 Cache
    128 MB
  • Based on
    AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
  • GPU Chip
    Navi 21 KXTX (RDNA 2)
  • Streaming Multiprocessors
    80
  • Shader
    5120
  • Render Output Units
    128
  • Texture Units
    320
  • Raytracing Cores
    80
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Memory Specs

Specifications for onboard video memory, including type (e.g., GDDR6), capacity, and bandwidth. Higher capacity and bandwidth contribute to improved gaming and rendering performance.

  • Memory Size
    16 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6
  • Memory Clock
    2.25 GHz
  • Memory Speed
    18 Gbps
  • Memory Bandwith
    576 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    256 bit
  • Memory Size
    16 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6
  • Memory Clock
    2.250 GHz
  • Memory Speed
    18.0 Gbps
  • Memory bandwidth
    576 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    256 bit
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Clock Frequency

Information on the base and boost clock speeds of the graphics card, which directly affect its performance in gaming and rendering applications. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT.

  • Base Clock
    1.925 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    2.324 GHz
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    2.116 GHz
  • Base Clock
    1.890 GHz-2 %
  • Boost Clock
    2.310 GHz-1 %
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    2.100 GHz-1 %
  • Overclocking
    Yes
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Thermal Management

Details on the thermal design power (TDP) of the graphics card, including the maximum thermal output under standard and overclocked conditions, guiding the selection of cooling solutions.

  • TDP
    335 W
  • Power Connectors
    2x 8-pin
  • Suggested PSU
    700 W
  • TDP
    335 W
  • TDP (up)
    --
  • Tjunction max
    100 °C
  • PCIe-Power
    2 x 8-Pin
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Cooler & Fan Types

Specifications of the cooling system, including fan types and configurations, which are critical for maintaining optimal operating temperatures during intensive workloads. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT.

  • Fan-Type
    Axial
  • Fan 1
    --
  • Fan 2
    --
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling
  • Noise (Idle)
    0 dB / Silent
  • Noise (Load)
    --
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Interfaces

Detailed information about connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI interfaces, along with their respective capabilities and supported resolutions.

  • DP Ports
    1x HDMI 2.1 2x DisplayPort 1.4a
  • Max. Displays
    4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.3
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.1
  • DP Ports
    2x DP v1.4a
  • DVI Ports
    --
  • VGA Ports
    --
  • USB-C Ports
    1
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Technical Data

An overview of the hardware capabilities of the graphics card, including support for technologies like ray tracing, DLSS, and Vulkan, which enhance graphical fidelity and performance.

  • Max. Displays
    4
  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12.2
  • OpenGL
    4.6
  • OpenCL
    2.1
  • Vulkan
    1.3
  • Shader Model
    6.5
  • Raytracing
    Yes
  • DLSS / FSR
    No
  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_2 (Ultimate)
  • Raytracing
    Yes
  • DLSS / FSR
    Yes
  • LED
    No LED lighting
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Supported Video Codecs

Support for various video codecs, such as H.264, HEVC, and VP9, which enhance video playback and streaming capabilities by offloading tasks from the CPU.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    Decode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    Decode
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Dimensions
  • Length
    --
  • Height
    --
  • Width
    --
  • Width (Slots)
    3 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    --
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Additional Information
  • Architecture
    RDNA 2
  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 4.0 x 16
  • Structure size
    7 nm
  • Release date
    Q2/2022
  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 4.0 x 16
  • Release date
    Q2/2022
  • Launch Price
    1,099 $ (Reference)
  • Structure size
    7 nm
  • Part-no
    --
  • Documents
    data sheet
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Theoretical Performance
  • Pixel Rate
    297.5 GPixel/s
  • Texture Rate
    743.7 GTexel/s
  • FP16 (half)
    47.60 TFLOPS
  • FP32 (float)
    23.80 TFLOPS
  • FP64 (double)
    1,487 GFLOPS
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Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Performance relative to other GPU chips
    38 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPU

Evaluate the performance scores from various benchmark tests for AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT in comparison with other graphics cards to gain insights into the GPU's real-world speed during content processing.

Benchmarks encompass tasks such as floating point calculations, 3D model creation, and cryptocurrency mining.

Performance relative to other GPU chips
109%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
101%
GeForce RTX 3090
100%
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
100%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
23.65
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Cyberpunk 2077
In Cyberpunk 2077 there is a built-in benchmark, which allows you to check the compliance of your computer requirements for the game
64 fps (avg)
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
121 fps (avg)
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

Synonyms

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Base Clock - the guaranteed speed specified by the manufacturer, reflecting the cooling and binning standards for which the GPU is factory-tested.

Boost Clock - the theoretical minimum speed achievable when overclocking the graphics card, taking into account cooling and binning considerations.

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