GPU comparison with benchmarksThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (RDNA 1) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. |
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GPUThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 has the Navi 21 graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 2 architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming is based on the graphics chip Navi 10 XT, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming |
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
Navi 21 | GPU Chip | Navi 10 XT |
RDNA 2 | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
80 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
5120 | Shader | 2560 |
128 | Render Output Units | 64 |
320 | Texture Units | 160 |
80 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 16.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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16 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
16.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
512 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
256 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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1.950 GHz | Base Clock | 1.630 GHz |
2.365 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.905 GHz |
2.14 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 is powered by 2 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 300 W. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 225 W. |
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300 W | TDP | 225 W |
345 W | TDP (up) | 335 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 99 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 is equipped with a total of 3 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming has 2 MSI TORX FAN 3.0 (Axial) main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | MSI TORX FAN 3.0 (Axial) |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
36 dB | Noise (Load) | 45 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming 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 v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
Addressable LED | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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340 mm | Length | 297 mm |
139 mm | Height | 140 mm |
57 mm | Width | 58 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1406 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2 has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q2/2021. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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RX-69XTATBD9 | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
999 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 409 $ |
7 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | -- |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6900 XT Black Gaming V2
16 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming
8 GB GDDR6 |