MSI
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L.
Published:

The MSI AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT X Gaming Trio features 16GB of GDDR6 memory, delivering enough VRAM to meet the demands of most applications and game requirements. In comparison with the rest of the cards during testing, the RX 6950 XT performed above average in most tests. This partner card was initially launched at $1250 USD MSRP, though currently difficult to find new from online retailers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Performance

    Excels in both 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering smooth and detailed visuals.

THE BAD

  • Raytracing

    Raytracing performance is still subpar compared to competitors.

  • DisplayPort

    It is limited to DisplayPort version 1.4. Would be nice to see DisplayPort 2.1.

THE REST

  • Memory

    Sufficient VRAM for most applications and current gaming needs.

  • Overall

    The RX 6950 XT performed well above average in gaming and synthetic tests, though only average in ray tracing. It is comparable to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.

LINKS
Where to buy*
Newegg

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Hardware
HardwareNotes

The RX 6950 XT utilizes 7nm technology and is built on the AMD RDNA 2.0 architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, AMD Radeon Super Resolution, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR3). The card is based on the Navi 21 graphics processor, which includes 26,800 million transistors within a 520 mm2 die. It features 128 Render Output Units (ROPs), 320 texture mapping units, 5120 shading units, and 80 ray tracing acceleration cores. With a typical board power of 340W, this partner card by MSI has a two and a half slot, triple fan design that fits in most computer cases. In the Box, it includes the graphics card, stand/support bracket, and user guides.

This MSI features TORX Fan 4.0, which are pairs of fan blades working together to create better airflow control. As well it features RGB Mystic Light allowing the user to control the RGB lighting on this card.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Graphics Processor

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Architecture
Processor Release Date
GPU Chip
Technology
Transistors
Die Size
Interface
L1 Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Board Design

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Front of the card.

Length
Width
Height
Weight
Slot Width
TDP
Fan Size
Number of Fans
HDMI
Display Port
USB-C
Cores & Clocks
Rasterization Cores
Ray Tracing Cores
AI Acceleration Cores
Base Clock
Game Clock
Boost Clock
Memory Type
Memory Size
Memory Data Rate
Memory Bandwidth
Memory Bus
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The RX 6950 XT supports 4K H264, H265/HEVC, and AV1 decode. It supports a range of AMD features and technologies to enhance overall performance and visual quality.

Supported Features
Adaptive Sync
DirectX
OpenGL
Vulkan
Ray Tracing
DirectML
OpenCL
CUDA
ReBar
Encode / Decode
H.264
H.265 (HEVC)
AV1
VP9
OEM Technologies
Performance
PerformanceNotes

The RX 6950 XT graphics card performed really well at 1080p and 1440p gaming. Although it performed better in synthetics testing, it ranked towards the middle of the ray tracing, and Cinebench charts as expected. Overall, our tests revealed that the RX 6950 XT performed well above average in most tests, comparable to the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.

Gaming Performance
Ray Tracing Performance
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity
Synthetics
Test Configuration
Test ConfigurationNotes

We will periodically retest graphics cards with updated drivers. We continuously monitor and update our results for accuracy. Stay tuned for the latest test results and insights on this product and others as we aim to provide up-to-date information on a consistent basis.

We actively address test bench variance in our evaluation process. Our methodology involved validation and calibration procedures to ensure consistency and reliability across all tests. The verified testbed variance for benchmarks in this product page is +/- 0.25%.

By monitoring and controlling variables such as hardware components, ambient temperatures, and system settings, we minimize potential sources of variance that could affect our results. This detailed approach enables us to deliver the most objective and accurate assessments.

Tested Settings
Drivers

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