Want to upgrade to the latest generation of graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you?
In this two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the latest generation of AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series.
The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series:
The successor of the Radeon RX 5000 series, AMD’S 6000 GPUs expanded on AMD RDNA 2 architecture and is the first generation of AMD GPUs to support features such as accelerated Real-Time Ray Tracing.
A flexible powerhouse, the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series has been expertly fine-tuned to deliver exceptional gaming performance, high-quality frame rates, and support for a suite of cutting-edge technology, including AMD’s Infinity Cache and FidelityFX Super Resolution.
For a closer look at how games, such as Far Cry 6 or GhostWire Tokyo, can look with an AMD Radeon 6000 series GPU, take a look at this video down below!
The graphics cards available in the line-up include:
- Radeon RX 6950 XT
- Radeon RX 6900 XT
- Radeon RX 6900 S
- Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Radeon RX 6800
- Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Radeon RX 6700
- Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Radeon RX 6600
Exclusive Gaming Features:
Exclusively engineered with gamers in mind, the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series features a plethora of intelligent technologies, designed to enhance performance and deliver an immersive gaming experience.
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution:
An integrated super sampling upscaler, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution boosts framerates, image rendering, and high-quality stunning resolutions.
DirectX 12 Ultimate Ready:
With support for hardware-accelerated raytracing, all AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs feature DirectX 12 Ultimate and DirectX Ray Tracing. Both of which result in ultra-realistic lighting and shadows in all your favourite games, to add a whole new level of detail and immersive experience.
AMD Infinity Cache:
Delivering up to 3.25x bandwidth, AMD Infinity Cache is a revolutionary cache design. Delivering high bandwidth and performance at low power and latency.
Which GPU Should I Buy For…
Gaming
Elite:
For elite tier gaming, we would recommend utilising a 6900 XT GPU for its 16GB of integrated VRAM and blisteringly fast speeds of up 2340MHz.
Unlock groundbreaking frame rates and 4k resolutions, even at maximum settings in all the latest AAA titles. Along with stunning photo-realistic visuals, lighting, and shadows. Everything you need to enjoy playing the latest Call of Duty: Warzone when it releases.
What’s more, you can wave goodbye to any lag or drop in FPS as all AMD Radeon RX 6900 GPUs come packed with a suite of intelligent features designed to deliver exceptional performance at every turn.
Asrock Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (RX6900XT PGD 16GO):
- AMD RDNA 2 architecture
- Core clock of 1825MHz
- Boost clock of 2340MHz
- 16GB GDDR6X video memory
- Support for DirectX 12 and FreeSync
Mid-Tier:
To enjoy playing games like Forza Horizon 5 or Uncharted, we’d recommend a 6700 XT GPU. Packed with 12GB of VRAM and speeds of up 2581MHz, experience incredible visuals and photo-realistic graphics, even at maximum settings at 1440p!
Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT Pulse Gaming 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (11306-02-20G):
- AMD RDNA 2 architecture
- Core clock of 2424MHz
- Boost clock off 2581MHz
- 12GB GDDR6 video memory
- Integrated Dual-X cooling
Casual:
Experience playing Dying Light 2 and Halo Infinite like never before with a 6600 XT graphics card. Take advantage of the 8GB of integrated GDDR6 memory and boost clock speeds of up 2593MHz to unlock cutting-edge performance and frame rates at 1080p.
Plus, with support for Ray Tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate, see all your favourite games in a whole new light, with exceptional details and realistic lighting and shadows.
Gigabyte Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (GV-R66XTGAMING OC-8GD):
- AMD RDNA 2 architecture
- Core clock speed of 2382MHz
- Boost clock speed of 2593MHz
- 8GB GDDR6 video memory
- Support for DirectX 12 and FreeSync compatible monitors
Streaming:
Wow your audience and give them a reason to keep on watching with a 6800 XT GPU. Utilise the 16GB of GDDR6 memory and speeds of up 2310MHz to enjoy high-quality refresh rates and streaming at 1080p.
Along with stunning realistic graphics for an immersive gaming experience for you and your viewers.
MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming Z Trio 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (RADEON RX 6800 XT GAMING Z TRIO 16G):
- AMD RDNA 2 architecture
- Boost clock speed of 2425MHz
- 5120 streaming processors
- 16GB GGDR6 video memory
- Integrated Trio Frozr 2 cooling
Overclockers UK’s AMD Radeon Gaming PCs:
If you want to get your hands on an AMD powered gaming PC then look no further!
We’ve selected some of our favourite configurable gaming PCs and laptops that harness the power of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series.
OcUK Gaming Vulture PC (FS-1EV-OG):
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and choose what hardware you want based on your individual preferences
- Experience powerful gaming potential and blisteringly fast speeds
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and a choice of AMD Radeon RX 6800/6900 graphics cards
- Flexible storage options to suit you
OcUK Gaming Hawk PC (FS-1FB-OG):
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and tailor your hardware to suit your individual needs
- Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU for ultra-fast performance and processing power
- Choose from a selection of dedicated graphics cards from the AMD Radeon 6000 series
OcUK Gaming Harrier PC (FS-1EU-OG):
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise and choose what hardware you want based on what you need
- Take advantage of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPU and experience exceptional performance
- Choose from a selection of graphics cards from the AMD Radeon 6000 series, including a 6500 XT and 6600
8Pack Frame R8 Extreme Overclocked Wall Mounted PC (FS-009-8P):
- Elite tier powerhouse gaming PC
- Designed by legendary overclocker, Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry
- Wall mounted with unique aesthetics
- Packed with powerful gaming hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 5900X CPU and Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU
- Full water cooled PC
ASUS ROG Strix G15 AMD Radeon RX 6800M Gaming Laptop (G513QY-HQ008W):
- Experience powerful gaming performance wherever you choose to game
- 15.6” QHD display
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and Radeon RX 6800 GPU
- Comes with Windows 11 Home
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Ruth Rowley
Author
Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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