Article: AMD Announces New RDNA2 Graphics Cards

Pedigo · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 3:13 PM

You can view the article at https://ufplanets.com/news.php?1368-...Graphics-Cards

Jestersmith · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 3:19 PM

Uk Prices are expected to be

6800 -> £540 - £580
6800XT -> £620 - £660
6900XT -> £940 - £1000

Ricwin · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 3:57 PM

Excellent time for PC building (well, ignoring the stock issue) as Team Red is finally bringing out products which look to be competitive at the high end again and Team Green's 30 series is a big step up over 20 series.

Solace · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 7:18 PM

Originally Posted by Jordan

After the price hike of the 2000 series, the 3000 series is much better bang for your buck. AMDs recent gains to match Intel and Nvidia in performance, while also maintaining great value, has also been nothing short of astounding considering 5 years ago AMD could not compete on performance.

Exciting times for innovation with this healthy competition, instead of stagnated re-re-re-releases of existing architectures (looking at your Intel) with marginal improvements.

I'm seriously considering picking up a Zen 3 CPU and jumping ship from TeamBlue. The value vs the performance is just too good to ignore and it goes on the AM4 socket which is a huge bonus considering you don't need to worry about socket compatibility. I'm considering an AMD graphics card too, but I think I'll likely get a 3080. The tools you get with Nvidia are a big selling point for me since I use Shadowplay and Ansel a fair amount.

Bridger · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 8:04 PM

Originally Posted by Solace

and it goes on the AM4 socket which is a huge bonus considering you don't need to worry about socket compatibility.

The AM4 socket has reached it's supported time frame till 2020 so next gen AMD CPU's will probably have a new Socket.

Supergrover · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 8:13 PM

I will be grabbing a 6800xt and steupup my zen2 to a 5000 series cpu, coupled with my x570 I am hoping SAM pays off in realworld.

Jestersmith · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 8:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bridger

The AM4 socket has reached it's supported time frame till 2020 so next gen AMD CPU's will probably have a new Socket.

Agreed the issue is at the mo if they can produce DDR5 or not if we see DDR5 i suspect we will see them go AM5 if not they may either extend AM4 or go with AM4+

Bridger · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 8:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jestersmith

Agreed the issue is at the mo if they can produce DDR5 or not if we see DDR5 i suspect we will see them go AM5 if not they may either extend AM4 or go with AM4+

They will probably go with AM5, that way they are no longer limited to physical specs of AM5 and it allows them to add new features.

Solace · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:05 PM

Originally Posted by Bridger

They will probably go with AM5, that way they are no longer limited to physical specs of AM5 and it allows them to add new features.

I imagine we'll see AM5 for Zen 4.

Jestersmith · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:21 PM

Some additional benchmarks

AMD Releases More Radeon 6000 Benchmarks on Ryzen 5000 CPUs

https://www.eteknix.com/amd-releases...medium=twitter

Solace · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jestersmith

Some additional benchmarks

AMD Releases More Radeon 6000 Benchmarks on Ryzen 5000 CPUs

https://www.eteknix.com/amd-releases...medium=twitter

If these benchmarks hold up when the reviewers get hold of them, especially Linus, Jayz2cents and Gamernexus. This is going to be a game changer for AMD.

Ricwin · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:35 PM

Originally Posted by Solace

If these benchmarks hold up when the reviewers get hold of them, especially Linus, Jayz2cents and Gamernexus. This is going to be a game changer for AMD.

Very true. Cant wait to see the benchmarks from those channels, especially GN as they are often the most impartial.

Buckaroo · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:36 PM

My computer has been limping the last year, and I have been waiting eagerly to rebuild it completely. There's never been a better time with some good options now on the market (if only they'd either be released or keep in stock!). That and I've been saving for awhile for this rebuild...

I've been running a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 and a GTX 980 with 16Gb of RAM for the last several years, with the only part recently updated was the computer case (SilverStone Raven R02E to a Lian Li Dynamic O11XL) and monitor (ASUS 34 Ultrawide). I'm definitely going for the new AMD Zen 3 5000 series (hoping for a 5800X or 5900X) along with an EVGA RTX 3080 Hybrid. Already purchased 32Gb of DDR4 3200, but still need to pick out a good motherboard (preferably ASUS) and power supply (thinking 850w).

Love building computers, and can't wait to start this build!

Jestersmith · Posted Mon 02 Nov, 2020 9:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ricwin

Very true. Cant wait to see the benchmarks from those channels, especially GN as they are often the most impartial.

You're not saying that the other two have a bias now are you lol.

I like tiny tom logan from OC3D

Jestersmith · Posted Tue 03 Nov, 2020 2:33 PM

Godfall will be AMD optimised also if you're waiting for it

https://www.eteknix.com/godfall-dev-...medium=twitter

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