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For robust 4K gaming performance, the SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT takes gaming to the next level. With the power of AMD’s visionary RDNA2 architecture, this first-rate graphics card pushes the limits of your PC. With high refresh rates ideal for competitive gaming and streamlined designs, you’ll be met with incredible performance and efficiency.
Get the pinnacle of extraordinary gaming with the Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT’s incredible design capable of delivering ultra-high frame rates and 4K gameplay. You’ll be treated to the groundbreaking AMD Infinity Cache, formidable new compute units and 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, providing massive bandwidth speeds of up to 72 GB/s per device. Paired with an AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processor, the implemented AMD Smart Access Memory technology will result in new levels of gaming performance.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card pulls you into the heat of the action with AMD’s immersive gaming technologies. Along with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, DirectX RayTracing (DXR) and variable rate shading (VRS) means you can enjoy much richer detail.
DirectX RayTracing (DXR) takes realistic graphics to the next level. With the power of the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, effects like shadows, lighting and global illumination at real-time frame rates are further enhanced for photorealistic gaming experiences.
Thanks to innovative AMD Anti-lag and AMD Radeon Boost Technologies, the Radeon RX 6800 XT ensures ultimate responsiveness and smooth gaming sessions. Working hand-in-hand with the latest HDMI 2.1 technology, or over 1250 AMD FreeSync technology-enabled gaming displays, you can propel your gaming to new heights. It also supports AMD Radeon VR Ready Premium VR graphics, allowing for truly immersive gaming experiences.
Crisp imagery is assured with the Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 XT by AMD’s FidelityFX Contract Adaptive Sharpening. This dynamic feature enables stunning visual sharpness with optional upscaling to restore any lost detail after Temporal Anti-Aliasing is applied.*
*For games that support FidelityFX CAS, it is recommended to turn off Radeon Image Sharpening via Radeon software to avoid over-sharpening.
| GPU | Radeon™ RX 6800 Graphics7nm GPURDNA 2 Architecture |
| Engine Clock | Boost Clock: Up to 2310 MHzGame Clock: Up to 2065 MHzGame Clock is the expected GPU clock when running typical gaming applications, set to typical TGP(Total Graphics Power). Actual individual game clock results may vary. |
| Stream Processors | 4608 |
| Infinity Cache | 128MB |
| Ray Accelerators | 72 |
| Memory Size/Bus | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 16 Gbps Effective |
| Displays | Maximum 4 Displays |
| Resolution | HDMI™: 7680×4320DisplayPort1.4: 7680×4320 |
| Interface | PCI-Express 4.0 |
| Output | 1xHDMI 3x DisplayPort |
| BIOS Support | Dual UEFI |
| Game Index | 4K |
| Sapphire Features | Dual BIOSDigital Power DesignFuse ProtectionTri-X Cooling TechnologyIntelligent Fan ControlPrecision Fan ControlBackplateTwo-Ball Bearing FansTriXX SupportedTriXX Boost |
| AMD Features | AMD RDNA™ 2 Gaming ArchitectureDirectX® 12 UltimateHardware Raytracing 7nm GPUGDDR6 MemoryPCI® Express 4.0 SupportAMD FreeSync™ TechnologyDisplayPort™ 1.4 with DSC HDMI™ 2.1 VRRVideo Streaming up to 8KRadeon™ VR Ready Premium AMD FidelityFXRadeon™ Image Sharpening Radeon™ Anti-LagRadeon™ SoftwareGame Driver OptimizationsHigh Performance 4K Gaming |
| Cooling | 3 Fans |
Went from a Vega56 to this monster (was going to get the rx6700xt, but caved in) Cyberpunk, RDR2, GTAV, all on max settings in 1440p and getting 90-100fps. The card is lovely and quiet, even under load. I'm more than happy with this, even though I had to 'alter' my case a little, as it's 31cm long (not the 28cm card I squeezed out).
Can't fault the card, amazing performance at high resolutions, thermals are done well with games hovering around the 60 degree mark at max settings 1440p. The card came with 3 free games which was a nice bonus, worth checking if the promotion is still running prior to buying. The card itself is huge, takes up 3 PCI slots, however is weighted nicely with no GPU sag. It's performance is comparative to a 3080 however has no DLSS support and a lot worse Ray Tracing support, that being said, AMDs FSR 2.0 is a worthy competitor to DLSS on games that support it and if you're not fussed about ray tracing then this card was £150 less than the cheapest 3080 I could find, a worthy discount for a feature you may not need. Upgraded from a RX 5700XT and can feel a massive difference from what was AMDs best card as of Winter 2019.
This review will be ignoring the current hike in GPU prices and will focus on the card itself. I play 1080p gaming, and I know this card is overkill for that resolution. That is exactly why I bought it though, I wanted a card that would last at least 5 years. Jumping from a GTX 1060 6GB, I've seen around a 600% increase in performance, as measured by FPS. Not to mention that all my games now run in ultra settings - from Apex legends, which is easy to run, to AC Valhalla and Dying light, which are a little more graphically intensive. I would say, however, that this card is not for users wanting Ray Tracing. Its performance is sub-par and actually laughable for the price. But the card never boasted to be a competitive Ray Tracing card against Nvidia equivalents. The card itself is long with 3 fans, and the fact that it is from Sapphire should assure you that the cooling is very sufficient. I've not heard any coil whine whatsoever. Comparing to Nvidia, the card competes with the RTX 3080, matching it toe-for-toe in most titles. The downside to this card would be its lack of a worthy DLSS equivalent: FSR. FSR is still in its infancy and will take several years to blossom into the fantastic technology that is DLSS. I am here for that ride and I am excited to receive AMD Radeon drivers for years to come. TL;DR - great card, equivalent to RTX 3080, wish it had better DLSS equivalent and Ray Tracing. P.S.: I did have one BSOD on Windows 10, though I'm sure this is due to remnants of the previous nvidia driver conflicting. If it does happen more often, and it is not fixed with a fresh install, then I will update this review and be contacting Overclockers UK for advise!
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