Radeon RX 6800 XTvsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 4090 is built for creators and enthusiasts who need maximum graphics horsepower, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT targets high-refresh-rate gamers who want strong performance without breaking the bank.
Radeon RX 6800 XT
RDNA 2.0 · TSMC 7 nm · 2020
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GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall with far faster performance and more memory for demanding tasks.
For budget-minded buyers, the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers strong gaming performance at a much lower cost.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the right choice if you play at 1440p and want good frame rates without spending extra.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 6800 XT better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 60 out of 100), so it leads the RX 6800 XT in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RX 6800 XT?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 53% faster than the RX 6800 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RX 6800 XT or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RX 6800 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.