I found a used RX 6800 XT listed for about $250. I'm considering selling my RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and switching to the 6800 XT so I can play newer games like Crimson Desert and RE9 at 1440p with good image quality, smooth frame rates, and reasonable temperatures. Is this a worthwhile upgrade, and are there any drawbacks I should know about?
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That price is attractive as long as the card is in good condition. Used RX 6800 models can still sell for around €300 in some places, so a 6800 XT for roughly $250 could be a very good deal. Check for overheating, excessive fan noise, mining damage, and a return option if possible.
The main tradeoffs are weaker ray-tracing performance, higher power consumption, and potentially higher temperatures. The 6800 XT’s stronger regular rendering performance and extra VRAM should matter more for most 1440p gaming, but make sure your case has good airflow.
For 1440p, the RX 6800 XT is a substantial upgrade over the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. It has much stronger rasterization performance and 16GB of VRAM, which should help in newer games and at higher settings.
Performance around the RTX 3080 level is a reasonable expectation in some demanding games. For example, around 75 FPS at 1440p High in Crimson Desert would be plausible, though your exact results will depend on the CPU and settings. A good-quality 750W power supply should generally be sufficient for a 6800 XT, provided it has the proper PCIe power connectors and isn’t an old or low-end unit.
I’m using a 750W power supply, so hopefully that should be enough.
What would be a reasonable used-market price for an OEM RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if I sell it?