GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (RDNA 1) and has 6 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 336 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has the Navi 10 XLE graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 1 architecture. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is based on the graphics chip Navi 21 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G |
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
Navi 10 XLE | GPU Chip | Navi 21 XT |
RDNA 1 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 72 |
2304 | Shader | 4608 |
64 | Render Output Units | 128 |
144 | Texture Units | 288 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 72 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
336 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.420 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
1.750 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
1.62 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 160 W. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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160 W | TDP | 300 W |
195 W | TDP (up) | 345 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
28 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
33 dB | Noise (Load) | 36-37 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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297 mm | Length | 286 mm |
140 mm | Height | 118 mm |
58 mm | Width | 58 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
1401 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q1/2020. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G came on the market in Q4/2020 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | GV-R68XTGAMING-16GD |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
279 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 649 $ (Reference) |
7 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X
6 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |