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AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (2022) by AMD
Starting from $1,099.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
A refreshed RDNA 2 flagship with higher clocks and 16GB of GDDR6, positioned as a value alternative to the RTX 3090.
About AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (2022)
The RX 6950 XT refreshed AMD's RDNA 2 flagship lineup in mid-2022 with an 80-compute-unit Navi 21 die, higher clock speeds than the original RX 6900 XT, and 16GB of 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory. At a $1,099 launch price, AMD positioned it as a strong value alternative to NVIDIA's pricier RTX 3090.
Full Specifications
General
Model
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Chipset
Navi 21 KXTX
Architecture
AMD RDNA 2
Process Node
TSMC 7nm
Bus Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
Performance
Cores
5,120 Stream Processors (80 Compute Units)
Base Clock
1925 MHz
Boost Clock
2310 MHz (Game Clock: 2100 MHz)
Memory
Memory Size
16GB GDDR6
Memory Type
GDDR6
Memory Bus
256-bit
Power
TDP
335W
Power Connectors
2x 8-pin
Recommended PSU
850W
Connectivity
Outputs
2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C
Dimensions
Length
~267mm (reference)
Slot Width
2.5-slot
Known Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution / Fix |
|---|---|
| Some users reported the 335W TDP runs notably hotter than the original RX 6900 XT's 300W rating under sustained load. | Not a defect; a deliberate tradeoff for the higher clock speeds. Ensure adequate case airflow for sustained gaming sessions. |
| A number of owners noted limited availability and above-MSRP pricing for several months after launch. | Not fixable; a common issue for high-end GPU launches during periods of high demand. Prices typically normalize over time. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does the RX 6950 XT have?
16GB of GDDR6.
What's different from the RX 6900 XT?
Higher clock speeds and faster 18 Gbps memory, at the cost of a higher 335W TDP versus the 6900 XT's 300W.
What PSU wattage is recommended?
850W.
Is it PCIe 4.0?
Yes, PCIe 4.0 x16.
Does it have USB-C output?
Yes, alongside DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 outputs on the reference design.
What architecture does it use?
AMD RDNA 2, on the refreshed Navi 21 KXTX die.
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