G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6950 XT

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MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

112%

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112%

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Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

111%

#311

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

110%

#312

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

MSRP: $999|Avg: $600

109%

#313

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

107%

#314

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

107%

#315

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

104%

#316

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

104%

#317

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

104%

#318

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

102%

#319

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

102%

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

102%

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GeForce GTX 590

MSRP: $699|Avg: $100

101%

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GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

100%

#324

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

99%

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RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

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Iris Pro Graphics P6300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

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Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

96%

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Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

94%

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Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

93%

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Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

91%

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GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

89%

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Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

89%

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Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

87%

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GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

87%

#335

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

87%

#336

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

86%

#337

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

86%

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GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6950 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6950 XT specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 28,076 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 21), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 23.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2324 MHz from a base of 1925 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	28,076
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Navi 21
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	5120
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	320
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	128
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2324 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1925 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	23.8 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	743.7 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	26,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#25

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 576 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	576 GB/s
L1 Cache	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 6950 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
FSR Frame Generation	✅ Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	✅ Supported
Radeon Super Resolution	✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: RDNA 2, decoder: RDNA 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors	3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	RDNA 2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	RDNA 2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6950 XT draws 335 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 120mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 1784g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 83°C under load.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
TDPPower consumption under load	335 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	850W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	120mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	3-slot
Weight	1784g
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	83°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $850 (MSRP: $1099), the Radeon RX 6950 XT delivers 33 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #25 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon RX 6950 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1099
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$850
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#25
Release Date	May 10 2022
Release Year	2022