RX 6800 vs RX 7700 XT for Blender
Compare RX 6800 16 GB and RX 7700 XT 12 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.6%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
8% faster than RX 6800 16 GB
Most VRAM
RX 6800 16 GB
33% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
2% lower rating than RX 6800 16 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 2,116.03 | 2,277.1 +8% |
| Boost clock | 2105 MHz | 2544 MHz +21% |
| RT cores | 60 +11% | 54 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s +19% | 432 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +33% | 192-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 250 W | 245 W −2% |
| System PSU | 650 W Manufacturer requirement−7% | 700 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RX 6800 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 7 runs
RX 7700 XT 12 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7700 XT 12 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but RX 6800 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads by 7.6% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (2,277 vs 2,116). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6800 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on RX 7700 XT 12 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 7700 XT 12 GB is the lower-power option at 245 W TDP, compared with 250 W for RX 6800 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 7700 XT 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7700 XT 12 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose RX 6800 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RX 7700 XT 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.6%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 8% faster than RX 6800 16 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 6800 16 GB 33% more VRAM than RX 7700 XT 12 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 7700 XT 12 GB 2% lower rating than RX 6800 16 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RX 6800 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RX 7700 XT 12 GB has 12 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.