AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 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
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

$290

FPS / €

1.238

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#34 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.33/100

Lowest price

$705

FPS / €

0.567

Our verdict

  • The RX 6700 XT is on average 12% faster than the RX 6600 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6600 is currently $415 cheaper ($290 vs $705).
  • With 1.238 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 6700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600
RX 6700 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+7%
329 FPS
1% low 197
351 FPS
1% low 211
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+15%
199 FPS
1% low 139
228 FPS
1% low 155
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+31%
61 FPS
1% low 46
80 FPS
1% low 59
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%
107 FPS
1% low 77
129 FPS
1% low 93
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+40%
48 FPS
1% low 36
67 FPS
1% low 49
Rocket League

Rocket League

+9%
629 FPS
1% low 253
683 FPS
1% low 288
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+26%
91 FPS
1% low 69
115 FPS
1% low 86
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+21%
90 FPS
1% low 65
109 FPS
1% low 78

FPS / €

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

RX 6600
1.238
RX 6700 XT
0.567

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Specifications

RX 6600 RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 2
Release date2021-10 2021-03
Video memory8 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth224 GB/s 384 GB/s
Shading units1792 2560
Boost clock2491 MHz 2581 MHz
Power draw (TDP)132 W 230 W
Recommended PSU450 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$329 $479

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

45

Average build price

$767

RX 6700 XT

#34 / 69
Popularity score1.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

20

Average build price

$1,583

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 or the RX 6700 XT?

The RX 6700 XT is on average 12% faster than the RX 6600 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 is currently $415 cheaper ($290 vs $705). With 1.238 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 or RX 6700 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 averages 330 FPS versus 370 FPS for the RX 6700 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 6700 XT?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 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 6700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r7-7800x3D (4 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 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from $705. We track 26 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 6700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.

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