XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT319 16GB GDDR6

The XFX RX 6800 XT SWFT319 hits 25,064 on PassMark with 16GB GDDR6 and a 92nd percentile cooling solution that keeps it running cool even at 2600MHz overclocks. Ray tracing at 81st percentile is impressive for RDNA 2, and 4K gaming scores 71.3 out of 100. Just be ready for the 300W power draw and a price that varies by EUR 155 depending on where you buy.

The 2250MHz boost clock and 4608 stream processors deliver 20.74 FP32 TFLOPS of compute, which puts this card in the 60th percentile for raw compute. That's about average for modern GPUs, but the real story is how well it holds up in actual gaming. The 4K gaming score of 71.3 out of 100 means you can push high settings at 4K without the card falling on its face. Ray tracing scores 74.6 out of 100, landing in the 81st percentile. That's impressive for RDNA 2, which wasn't exactly known for RT performance.

The 16GB VRAM buffer sits in the 70th percentile, which is more than enough for current titles and gives you headroom for texture-heavy games. One owner mentioned hitting 2600MHz when cranking the fans up from the default 35% curve, and the card stays cool doing it. The thermal performance is the standout here. 92nd percentile cooling means you can push this card harder than most air cooled options without thermal throttling.

Against the newer RTX 5080 cards from ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC, this XFX card is clearly a generation behind. Those cards will crush it in raw performance, but they also cost significantly more. The more interesting comparison is against the Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G, another RX 6800 XT. The XFX wins on thermals with its 92nd percentile cooling, while the Sapphire is known for its own strong cooling solution. Where the XFX falls behind is efficiency. At 300W TDP and 37th percentile efficiency, it's a power hungry card compared to newer options. The 16GB VRAM matches what you get on the RTX 5070 Ti, but the compute performance at 60th percentile shows its age. If you're deciding between this and a used RTX 3080, the 16GB VRAM here is the deciding factor. The 3080's 10GB is already limiting in some 4K titles.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In Europe, you'll see EUR 1,014 to EUR 1,169 across three listings in Spain, France, and Italy. That's a EUR 155 spread for the exact same card, so shop around before you pull the trigger. The cheapest option at EUR 1,014 is the one to grab if you're in the EU. In Canada, it's CAD 1,835, and UK buyers are looking at GBP 845. The affordability ranking sits at 42nd percentile, which means you're not getting a bargain here. You're paying for the cooling solution and the 16GB of VRAM, not raw value. For the money, the 4K gaming and ray tracing scores justify the price if you can find it at the lower end of that EUR range.

The XFX RX 6800 XT SWFT319 posts a PassMark G3D score of 25,064, which lands it in the 68th percentile for raster performance in our database. That's a solid showing for a card from the RDNA 2 generation, especially when you look at the 16GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus pushing 512 GB/s. The thermal story is where this thing really shines though. XFX's triple fan design puts it in the 92nd percentile for cooling, which is basically best-in-class territory for air cooled cards.

But let's be real about the trade-offs. The 300W TDP means this card pulls serious power, and the efficiency ranking sits at a mediocre 37th percentile. You'll need a 750W PSU and two 8-pin connectors. At 337mm long, it's also a chunky card that won't fit in smaller cases. The 4.8 out of 5 rating from only 4 reviews tells us owners love it, but the sample size is tiny.

If you care about power efficiency, this card is not for you. The 37th percentile efficiency ranking and 300W TDP mean it runs hot and pulls serious wattage compared to newer options. AI and LLM users should also look elsewhere. The 54.6 out of 100 score in that category is the weakest area by far. And if you're building in a small form factor case, the 337mm length will be a dealbreaker. Anyone on a tight budget should also think twice. The 42nd percentile affordability ranking means you're paying a premium for the cooling solution, not getting a value pick.

The XFX RX 6800 XT SWFT319 is a thermal monster with a 92nd percentile cooling solution and 16GB of VRAM that keeps it relevant for 4K gaming. The 25,064 PassMark score and 81st percentile ray tracing performance make it a solid choice for gamers who want high settings without jumping to the latest generation. But the 300W power draw and 37th percentile efficiency mean you'll feel it on your electricity bill. If you can find it at EUR 1,014 in Europe, it's worth considering. At EUR 1,169, you're better off saving for something newer. The 4.8 star rating from owners is encouraging, but with only 4 reviews, we'd like to see more long-term data before calling this a slam dunk.