AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

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

AMD

RX 6600

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#39 / 71
AMD Radeon RX 6600
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

423€

FPS / €

0.875

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#35 / 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

449€

FPS / €

0.866

Our verdict

  • The RX 6600 XT is on average 6% faster than the RX 6600 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6600 is currently 26€ cheaper (423€ vs 449€).

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600
RX 6600 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+1%
359 FPS
1% low 209
363 FPS
1% low 212
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+3%
217 FPS
1% low 149
224 FPS
1% low 152
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+10%
70 FPS
1% low 56
77 FPS
1% low 56
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+6%
107 FPS
1% low 77
113 FPS
1% low 81
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+8%
78 FPS
1% low 61
84 FPS
1% low 61
Rocket League

Rocket League

+5%
642 FPS
1% low 290
672 FPS
1% low 295
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%
126 FPS
1% low 94
128 FPS
1% low 94
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+6%
90 FPS
1% low 65
95 FPS
1% low 68

FPS / €

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

RX 6600
0.875
RX 6600 XT
0.866

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Specifications

RX 6600 RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 2
Release date2021-10 2021-08
Video memory8 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth224 GB/s 256 GB/s
Shading units1792 2048
Boost clock2491 MHz 2589 MHz
Power draw (TDP)132 W 160 W
Recommended PSU450 W 500 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$329 $379

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600

#39 / 71
Popularity score2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

58

Average build price

823€

RX 6600 XT

#35 / 71
Popularity score2.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

16

Average build price

1,098€

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 6600 XT is on average 6% faster than the RX 6600 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 is currently 26€ cheaper (423€ vs 449€).

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

At 1440p, the RX 6600 averages 340 FPS versus 359 FPS for the RX 6600 XT across our reference games.

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 MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 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 Corsair RM650e 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black.

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 (17 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 6600 cost right now?

The RX 6600 is available from 423€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from 449€. We track 8 models in real time.

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.

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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