AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6600

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#54 / 69

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

$290

FPS / €

1.238

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AMD

RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#57 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.23/100

Lowest price

$540

FPS / €

0.683

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Our verdict

The RX 6650 XT and the RX 6600 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (337 FPS vs 330 FPS on average).
The RX 6600 is currently $250 cheaper ($290 vs $540).
With 1.238 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600

RX 6650 XT

Counter-Strike 2

329 FPS

1% low 197

330 FPS

1% low 205

Apex Legends

+6%

199 FPS

1% low 139

211 FPS

1% low 142

Grand Theft Auto V

+8%

61 FPS

1% low 46

66 FPS

1% low 50

Red Dead Redemption 2

+4%

107 FPS

1% low 77

111 FPS

1% low 84

Cyberpunk 2077

+6%

48 FPS

1% low 36

51 FPS

1% low 39

Rocket League

+1%

629 FPS

1% low 253

625 FPS

1% low 264

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+9%

91 FPS

1% low 69

99 FPS

1% low 72

Crimson Desert

+4%

90 FPS

1% low 65

94 FPS

1% low 71

FPS / €

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

RX 6600

1.238

RX 6650 XT

0.683

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Specifications

	RX 6600	RX 6650 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2021-10	2022-05
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	280 GB/s
Shading units	1792	2048
Boost clock	2491 MHz	2635 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	132 W	176 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$399

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600

#54 / 69

Popularity score0.9/100

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

$767

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 6650 XT

#57 / 69

Popularity score0.8/100

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

$731

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

PC 1

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6600

19 models tracked

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RX 6650 XT

14 models tracked

Sapphire 11319-07-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2$540

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 or the RX 6650 XT?

The RX 6650 XT and the RX 6600 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (337 FPS vs 330 FPS on average). The RX 6600 is currently $250 cheaper ($290 vs $540). With 1.238 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 or RX 6650 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 averages 330 FPS versus 337 FPS for the RX 6650 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 A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6650 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6650 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze 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 6650 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6650 XT is the r5-5600 (30 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 cost right now?

The RX 6600 is available from $290. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6650 XT cost right now?

The RX 6650 XT is available from $540. We track 14 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 6650 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, an improved version of the 6600 XT, offers optimized mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p gaming, it benefits from higher clock speeds for better performance.