AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs Intel Arc Graphics
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT leads Intel Arc Graphics overall by 40 points (85 vs 45 out of 100).
- AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT stands out on Core Specifications Base Power: 250 W, Core Specifications Maximum Power: 375 W, Memory Capacity: 16 GB.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT leads overall
$999 at launch
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
85
Intel Arc Graphics
45
Why it stands out
- Core Specifications Base Power: 250 W
- Core Specifications Maximum Power: 375 W
- Memory Capacity: 16 GB
In-depth analysisAI
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is an enthusiast-class graphics card powered by the Navi 21 graphics processor and equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for high-end desktop gaming, it targets users looking for flagship performance to challenge Nvidia's top-tier RTX 3090 but at a lower initial price point. The card introduces hardware-based ray tracing capabilities alongside AMD's Smart Access Memory technology.
Best for High-framerate 1440p and 4K gaming in traditional rasterized titles where ray trBest for PC builders with compatible Ryzen processors looking to leverage Smart Access Me
Pros
- Competitive traditional rasterization performance that closely matches the more expensive RTX 3090 in several titles
- Lower launch price compared to competing flagship graphics cards from Nvidia
- Performance advantages when utilizing Smart Access Memory on compatible AMD platforms
- Solid thermal and acoustic performance on the reference cooler design
Cons
- Disappointing ray-tracing performance compared to Nvidia's RTX 30-series competitors
- Lacked a mature, widely supported DLSS competitor for image upscaling at launch
Intel Arc Graphics
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
Intel Arc Graphics
Performance
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AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT24,168
Intel Arc Graphics3,600
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