AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6600

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

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#42 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$208

FPS / $

1.587

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AMD

RX 6600

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#28 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.18/100

Lowest price

$93

FPS / $

3.978

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Our verdict

The RX 6600 is on average 11% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6600 is currently $115 cheaper ($93 vs $208).
With 3.978 FPS/$, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6600 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 6500 XT

RX 6600

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

342 FPS

1% low 187

359 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+21%

179 FPS

1% low 119

217 FPS

1% low 149

Grand Theft Auto V

+25%

56 FPS

1% low 43

70 FPS

1% low 56

Red Dead Redemption 2

+37%

78 FPS

1% low 59

107 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+39%

56 FPS

1% low 43

78 FPS

1% low 61

Rocket League

+6%

604 FPS

1% low 261

642 FPS

1% low 290

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+40%

90 FPS

1% low 66

126 FPS

1% low 94

Crimson Desert

+36%

66 FPS

1% low 50

90 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

RX 6500 XT

1.587

RX 6600

3.978

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 6600
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2021-10
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	1024	1792
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2491 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	132 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	450 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#42 / 71

Popularity score2.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$700

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · $50

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RX 6600

#28 / 71

Popularity score4.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$801

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASRock PRO-650B 650W 80 Plus Bronze ATX3.1

650 W · $45

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

7 models tracked

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RX 6600

4 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 6600?

The RX 6600 is on average 11% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 is currently $115 cheaper ($93 vs $208). With 3.978 FPS/$, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6600 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 6500 XT or RX 6600?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 340 FPS for the RX 6600 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the RX 6600. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASRock PRO-650B 650W 80 Plus Bronze ATX3.1.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (17 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 is the r5-5500 (28 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 7 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6600 cost right now?

The RX 6600 is available from $93. We track 4 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

AMD Radeon RX 6600

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, equipped with RDNA 2 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and FidelityFX for optimized graphics.