AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce 8800 GTS
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8800 GTS
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 6700 XT outperforms 8800 GTS by 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+22%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce 8800 GTS: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS shows a 22% advantage for RX 6700 XT in gaming performance, while 8800 GTS may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
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NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
5041
7296
100100
8015
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 6700 XT is the best overall choice
RX 6700 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 6700 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 6700 XT leads in the combined performance index
8800 GTS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 67–72of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6700 XT
97 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8800 GTS
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
50Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
42Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
40Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
72
96Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
64Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS13.21Better0.16
Power consumption230 W143 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Release date20212007
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Tesla
ThicknessDual-slotMXM Module
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$479$79Better
Shader units / cores2560Better64
Clock speed2321 - 2581 MHzBetter513 MHz
Base clock2321 MHzBetter513 MHz
Boost clock2581 MHzBetter513 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6640 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency16 GHzBetter1,6 GHz
Memory bus192 bit320 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth384 GB/sBetter64 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Power consumption230 W143 WBetter
Process node7 nmBetter90 nm
Recommended PSU550 WVaries by board
Length267 mmVaries by board
Die size335 mm²324 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 3 MBL2 0.06 MBBetter
Transistor count17200 millionBetter754 million
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 4320Varies by board
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 6700 XT8800 GTS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
25 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
21 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 66%
11 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
8 FPSEstimated 63%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 6700 XT212 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS205 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT149 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS144 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT116 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS80 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6700 XT49 FPSEstimated 71%8800 GTS30 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 6700 XT137 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS132 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT118 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT84 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS58 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6700 XT33 FPSEstimated 71%8800 GTS20 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RX 6700 XT172 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GTS167 FPSEstimated 78%RX 6700 XT112 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT104 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS72 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6700 XT73 FPSEstimated 71%8800 GTS45 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 6700 XT112 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS108 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT93 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS90 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6700 XT75 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTS52 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6700 XT34 FPSEstimated 71%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 6700 XT25 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS24 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6700 XT16 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTS11 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6700 XT8 FPSEstimated 63%8800 GTS5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100504120%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100603455%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100583452%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1008015137%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100729629%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100632974%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100623167%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100583452%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100662784%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100593357%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingFSR—
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Tesla
Process node7 nmBetter90 nm
Release date20212007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count17200 millionBetter754 million
Die size335 mm²324 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better64
Base clock2321 MHzBetter513 MHz
Boost clock2581 MHzBetter513 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Length267 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotMXM Module
Recommended PSU550 WVaries by board
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 4320Varies by board
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 6700 XT and 8800 GTS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR6640 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR3
Memory bus192 bit320 bitBetter
TFLOPS13.21Better0.16
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 6700 XT or 8800 GTS?+
RX 6700 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 6700 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8800 GTS is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8800 GTS is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 6700 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 6700 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8800 GTS is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 6700 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 6700 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 6700 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 6700 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8800 GTS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8800 GTS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 6700 XT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.