AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69▼

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 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#37 / 69▲

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

$365

FPS / $

1.066

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Our verdict

The RX 6600 XT is on average 18% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $157 cheaper ($208 vs $365).
With 1.587 FPS/$, the RX 6500 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 6500 XT

RX 6600 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

342 FPS

1% low 187

363 FPS

1% low 212

Apex Legends

+25%

179 FPS

1% low 119

224 FPS

1% low 152

Grand Theft Auto V

+38%

56 FPS

1% low 43

77 FPS

1% low 56

Red Dead Redemption 2

+45%

78 FPS

1% low 59

113 FPS

1% low 81

Cyberpunk 2077

+50%

56 FPS

1% low 43

84 FPS

1% low 61

Rocket League

+11%

604 FPS

1% low 261

672 FPS

1% low 295

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+42%

90 FPS

1% low 66

128 FPS

1% low 94

Crimson Desert

+44%

66 FPS

1% low 50

95 FPS

1% low 68

FPS / $

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

RX 6500 XT

1.587

RX 6600 XT

1.066

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 6600 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2021-08
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	256 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2048
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2589 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$379

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#35 / 69

Popularity score2.1/100

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

$701

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 6600 XT

#37 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,098

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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RX 6600 XT

11 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 6600 XT is on average 18% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $157 cheaper ($208 vs $365). With 1.587 FPS/$, the RX 6500 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 6500 XT or RX 6600 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 359 FPS for the RX 6600 XT 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 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 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (14 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 (6 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $365. We track 11 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 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.