AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#62 / 71▲
AMD Radeon RX 6400
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$375

FPS / $

0.827

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#19 / 71
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.22/100

Lowest price

$350

FPS / $

1.111

Our verdict

  • The RX 6600 XT is on average 24% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6600 XT is currently $25 cheaper ($350 vs $375).
  • With 1.111 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 6600 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400
RX 6600 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+10%
330 FPS
1% low 193
363 FPS
1% low 212
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+37%
163 FPS
1% low 109
224 FPS
1% low 152
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+51%
51 FPS
1% low 38
77 FPS
1% low 56
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+53%
74 FPS
1% low 52
113 FPS
1% low 81
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+58%
53 FPS
1% low 39
84 FPS
1% low 61
Rocket League

Rocket League

+14%
591 FPS
1% low 245
672 FPS
1% low 295
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+56%
82 FPS
1% low 61
128 FPS
1% low 94
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+53%
62 FPS
1% low 44
95 FPS
1% low 68

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400
0.827
RX 6600 XT
1.111

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Specifications

RX 6400 RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 2
Release date2022-01 2021-08
Video memory4 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 256 GB/s
Shading units768 2048
Boost clock2321 MHz 2589 MHz
Power draw (TDP)53 W 160 W
Recommended PSU350 W 500 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$159 $379

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#62 / 71
Popularity score0.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

5

Average build price

$763

RX 6600 XT

#19 / 71
Popularity score6.4/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

14

Average build price

$1,118

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 6600 XT?

The RX 6600 XT is on average 24% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $25 cheaper ($350 vs $375). With 1.111 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6600 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 6600 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 290 FPS versus 359 FPS for the RX 6600 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-7500f (1 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6600 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 XT is the r5-5600 (4 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $375. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $350. We track 12 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers superior mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports AMD FidelityFX and ray tracing technologies.

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