AMD
Radeon RX 7400 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 6950 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 6950 XT outperforms RX 7400 by 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+43%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 7400 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT shows a 43% advantage for RX 6950 XT in gaming performance, while RX 7400 may still be stronger in value for money. 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.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4057
10057
8869
6888
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 7400 is the best overall choice
RX 7400 leads in combined game performance. RX 7400 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 7400 leads in the combined performance index
RX 7400 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 130–135of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6950 XT
111 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 7400
88/100 · Price $299The 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 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
40
57Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
35
47Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
33
45Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
57
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60Better
59
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS823.65Better
Power consumption55 WBetter335 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector1x 6-pin8+8 pin
Release date20252022
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0BetterRDNA 2.0
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$299Better$1099
Shader units / cores17925120Better
Clock speed1452 - 2300 MHz1925 - 2324 MHzBetter
Base clock1452 MHz1925 MHzBetter
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
LengthVaries by board267 mm
Boost clock2300 MHz2324 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency10,8 GHz18 GHzBetter
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth173 GB/s576 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x16
Power consumption55 WBetter335 W
Process node6 nmBetter7 nm
Recommended PSU200 WBetter700 W
Die size204 mm²Better520 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL1 128 KB, L2 4 MB
Transistor count13300 million26800 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT 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 7400RX 6950 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
28 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 61%
18 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
10 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongRX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7400197 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT234 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400139 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT165 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740085 FPSEstimated 69%RX 6950 XT128 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740027 FPSEstimated 63%RX 6950 XT64 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7400127 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT151 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400110 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT130 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740062 FPSEstimated 69%RX 6950 XT93 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%RX 6950 XT43 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7400161 FPSEstimated 80%RX 6950 XT191 FPSEstimated 80%RX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT124 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740077 FPSEstimated 69%RX 6950 XT115 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740040 FPSEstimated 63%RX 6950 XT94 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT124 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740087 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6950 XT103 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740055 FPSEstimated 69%RX 6950 XT83 FPSEstimated 74%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%RX 6950 XT43 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6950 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%RX 6950 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%RX 6950 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100405735%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100506526%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100486632%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100688826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001005755%
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 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100537129%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100516930%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100486632%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100567428%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100486632%
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 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0BetterRDNA 2.0
Process node6 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20252022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count13300 million26800 millionBetter
Die size204 mm²Better520 mm²
Shader units / cores17925120Better
Base clock1452 MHz1925 MHzBetter
Boost clock2300 MHz2324 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x16
LengthVaries by board267 mm
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Recommended PSU200 WBetter700 W
Power connector1x 6-pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7400 and RX 6950 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS823.65Better
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 7400 or RX 6950 XT?+
RX 7400 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 7400 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 7400 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?+
RX 7400 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 7400 offers more overall performance, while RX 7400 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 7400 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 7400 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 7400 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7400 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 7400 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 7400 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?+
RX 7400 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 7400 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.