Last night, AMD has officially announced its Radeon RX 6000 series refresh with three new SKUs, the Radeon RX 6950 XT, the RX 6750 XT, and the RX 6650 XT.
The RX 6950 XT delivers outstanding performance and visuals for AAA titles at 4K resolution with max settings, the RX 6750 XT offers a cutting-edge, high-performance gaming experience at 1440p resolution, while the RX 6650 XT offers an ultra-smooth and high-refresh rate 1080p gaming experience.
So here’s a quick look at the specifications on the three cards:
Model | Core Clock | Memory Interface | Power Consumption | Price |
Radeon RX 6950 XT | Up to 2310MHz | 256-bit | 335W | USD$1,099 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT | Up to 2600MHz | 192-bit | 250W | USD$549 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT | Up to 2635MHz | 128-bit | 180W | USD$399 |
While AMD has its own reference design for the three cards, you can also take a look at the custom design from the other AMD partners for the models that might suit your taste. So let’s check out what the partners have to offer at the moment.
From MSI, the three new SKUs will be available for both the GAMING TRIO and MECH series. The GAMING TRIO series features the unique TORX FAN 4.0, which uses pairs of fan blades bound together with an outer ring design that focuses airflow into the upgraded heatsink below for maximum cooling efficiency.
On the other hand, the MECH series which comes with MSI’s acclaimed TORX FAN 3.0 is designed to focus on performance and maintains the essentials to accomplish any task at hand, whether it’s for play or work.
Model | Core Clock | Memory Interface | Power Consumption | Power Connector |
Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING X TRIO 16G | Up to 2454MHz | 256-bit | 340W | 8-pin x 3 |
Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING TRIO 16G | Up to 2324MHz | 256-bit | 340W | 8-pin x 3 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT GAMING X TRIO 12G | Up to 2623MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8-pin x 2 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT GAMING TRIO 12G | Up to 2600MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8-pin x 2 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT MECH 2X 12G OC | Up to 2618MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8-pin x 2 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT MECH 2X 12G | Up to 2600MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8-pin x 2 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G | Up to 2694MHz | 128-bit | 175W | 8-pin x 1 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING 8G | Up to 2635MHz | 128-bit | 175W | 8-pin x 1 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC | Up to 2669MHz | 128-bit | 175W | 8-pin x 1 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G | Up to 2635MHz | 128-bit | 175W | 8-pin x 1 |
GIGABYTE also offers a variety of options to meet the demands of more users. The AORUS series is recommended for enthusiasts who want great performance with a vivid RGB appearance. For users who prefer performance over appearance, the GAMING OC series is an ideal choice, while the EAGLE series would be the best choice for those who desire a unique design.
The noteworthy model from GIGABYTE in this release is definitely the RX 6950 XT XTREME WATERFORCE. It features an open-loop water-cooled design with the patent-pending “leak detection” technology powered by AORUS, a model that the AORUS fans who are into water-cooling setup might be interested to look into.
Refer to the following list for the specifications of GIGABTYE Radeon RX6000 series refresh SKUs:
Model | Core Clock | Memory Interface | Power Consumption | Power Connector | Price |
AORUS Radeon RX 6950 XT XTREME WATERFORCE WB 16G | Up to 2565MHz | 256-bit | 335W | 8-pin x 3 | TBA |
Radeon RX 6950 XT GAMING OC 16G | Up to 2324MHz | 256-bit | 335W | 8-pin x 3 | TBA |
AORUS Radeon RX 6750 XT ELITE 12G | Up to 2623MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8 + 6-pin | RM3,189 |
Radeon RX 6750 XT GAMING OC 12G | Up to 2623MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8 + 6-pin | RM3,079 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING OC 8G | Up to 2694MHz | 128-bit | 180W | 8-pin x 1 | RM2,189 |
Radeon RX 6650 XT EAGLE 8G | Up to 2635MHz | 128-bit | 180W | 8-pin x 1 | RM2,079 |
BIOSTAR on the other hand has only released the Radeon RX 6650 XT and RX 6750 XT at the moment. As the design from BIOSTAR is more on the generic side, users who are going for minimal design graphics cards can probably take a look at this. The specifications for both of them are the same as the reference card.
And finally, we have the TOXIC, NITRO+, and PULSE series from SAPPHIRE for the Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards with unique cooling design respectively. Some of the more unique SKUs from SAPPHIRE are the NITRO+ Radeon RX 6950 XT PURE and TOXIC Radeon RX 6950 XT Limited Edition.
The NITRO+ Radeon RX 6950 XT PURE is a 3.5-slot beast built with an exquisite die-casted aluminum-magnesium alloy frame paired with a metal backplate with thermal pad which helps strengthen the structural integrity of the shroud to make it sturdy and scratch-resistant. It’s equipped with the Wave Fin and the V Shape Fin Design, which is Sapphire’s proprietary cooling design that helps to accelerate and centralize the airflow around the GPU to dissipate heat efficiently.
On the other hand, the TOXIC Radeon RX 6950 XT Limited Edition features an Asetek AIO liquid cooler with a powerful 360mm radiator enabling up to 425W TBP whilst staying cool under 60°C and quiet under 30dBA.
Refer to the list below for the specifications of SAPPHIRE Radeon RX6000 series refresh SKUs:
Model | Core Clock | Memory Interface | Power Consumption | Power Connector |
NITRO+ Radeon RX 6950 XT PURE 16G | Up to 2435MHz | 256-bit | 405W | 8-pin x 2 + 6-pin x 1 |
NITRO+ Radeon RX 6950 XT 16G | Up to 2324MHz | 256-bit | 391W | 8-pin x 2 + 6-pin x 1 |
TOXIC Radeon RX 6950 XT Limited Edition 16G | Up to 2565MHz | 256-bit | 420W | 8-pin x 2 + 6-pin x 1 |
NITRO+ Radeon RX 6750 XT 12G | Up to 2623MHz | 192-bit | 273W | 8 + 6-pin |
PULSE Radeon RX 6750 XT 12G | Up to 2618MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8 + 6-pin |
NITRO+ Radeon RX 6650 XT 8G | Up to 2694MHz | 128-bit | 203W | 8-pin x 1 |
PULSE Radeon RX 6650 XT 8G | Up to 2635MHz | 128-bit | 176W | 8-pin x 1 |
As other brands have their own release schedule, we’ll be back to update this post when new cards from other partners are out.
Update 12 May 2022
ASUS has just launched a total of six custom versions for the Radeon RX 6000 series refresh SKUs today. As RX 6950 XT is designed for enthusiasts and power users, ASUS releases the ROG STRIX LC Radeon RX 6950 XT and the TUF Gaming Radeon Rx 6950 XT to cater the users’ needs in the 4K gaming segment.
The RX 6750 XT and RX 6650 XT on the other hand will only be available in ROG STRIX and ASUS DUAL versions. Despite having different cooler designs, both cards will still deliver a butter-smooth and high-performance gaming experience in 1440p and 1080p respectively.
Refer to the list below for detailed specifications on ASUS Radeon RX 6000 series graphic cards:
Model | Core Clock | Memory Interface | Power Consumption | Power Connector | Price |
ROG STRIX LC Radeon RX 6950 XT OC Edition 16G | Up to 2565MHz | 256-bit | 335W | 8-pin x 3 | TBA |
TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6950 XT OC Edition 16G | Up to 2324MHz | 256-bit | 335W | 8-pin x 2 | TBA |
ROG Strix Radeon RX 6750 XT OC Edition 12G | Up to 2643MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8-pin x 2 | TBA |
Dual Radeon RX 6750 XT OC Edition 12G | Up to 2618MHz | 192-bit | 250W | 8 + 6-pin | RM4,630 |
ROG Strix Radeon RX 6650 XT OC Edition 8G | Up to 2694MHz | 128-bit | 180W | 8-pin x 1 | TBA |
Dual Radeon RX 6650 XT OC Edition 8G | Up to 2689MHz | 128-bit | 180W | 8-pin x 1 | RM2,710 |