AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

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

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#44 / 69
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

$535

FPS / €

0.68

AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#59 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.68/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

Our verdict

  • The RX 6950 XT is on average 28% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6950 XT packs more video memory (16 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 XT
RX 6950 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+15%
338 FPS
1% low 202
389 FPS
1% low 230
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+41%
202 FPS
1% low 137
284 FPS
1% low 188
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+61%
67 FPS
1% low 49
108 FPS
1% low 84
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+48%
113 FPS
1% low 81
167 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+85%
52 FPS
1% low 38
96 FPS
1% low 70
Rocket League

Rocket League

+22%
643 FPS
1% low 278
784 FPS
1% low 353
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+60%
97 FPS
1% low 73
155 FPS
1% low 115
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+47%
95 FPS
1% low 68
140 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT
0.68
RX 6950 XT

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Specifications

RX 6600 XT RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 2
Release date2021-08 2022-05
Video memory8 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth256 GB/s 576 GB/s
Shading units2048 5120
Boost clock2589 MHz 2310 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 335 W
Recommended PSU500 W 850 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$379 $1099

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600 XT

#44 / 69
Popularity score1.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

10

Average build price

$1,060

RX 6950 XT

#59 / 69
Popularity score0.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

7

Average build price

$3,823

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RX 6950 XT?

The RX 6950 XT is on average 28% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6950 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 XT or RX 6950 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 436 FPS for the RX 6950 XT across our reference games.

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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 (4 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r9-7900x3D (3 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $535. We track 19 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.

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