GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 576 GB/s.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (RDNA 3) and has 20 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 800 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G has the Navi 21 KXTX graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 2 architecture. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 31, which comes from the RDNA 3 architecture. |
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MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G | GPU | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT |
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT |
Navi 21 KXTX | GPU Chip | Navi 31 |
RDNA 2 | Architecture | RDNA 3 |
80 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 84 |
5120 | Shader | 5376 |
128 | Render Output Units | 192 |
320 | Texture Units | 336 |
80 | Raytracing Cores | 84 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G clocks at 2.250 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 18.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is 20.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.500 GHz. |
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16 GB | Memory Size | 20 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.250 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.500 GHz |
18.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 20.0 Gbps |
576 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 800 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 320 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.925 GHz | Base Clock | 1.500 GHz |
2.324 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.400 GHz |
2.12 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.00 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G is powered by 3 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 340 W. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 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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340 W | TDP | 300 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 97 °C |
3 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
3 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 37 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 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 v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v2.1 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | No LED lighting |
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 |
Decode | AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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325 mm | Length | 276 mm |
140 mm | Height | 113 mm |
55 mm | Width | 51 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q2/2022. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT came on the market in Q4/2022 and will have a structure width of 5 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q2/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
1,099 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 899 $ |
7 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
16 GB GDDR6 |
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
20 GB GDDR6 |