AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 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

449€

FPS / €

0.811

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.50/100

Lowest price

439€

FPS / €

1.007

Our verdict

  • The RX 7700 XT is on average 15% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • Both cards are currently at the same price (around 439€).
  • With 1.007 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 7700 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 XT
RX 7700 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+6%
338 FPS
1% low 202
359 FPS
1% low 215
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+21%
202 FPS
1% low 137
245 FPS
1% low 172
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+40%
67 FPS
1% low 49
94 FPS
1% low 68
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+30%
113 FPS
1% low 81
147 FPS
1% low 100
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+54%
52 FPS
1% low 38
80 FPS
1% low 60
Rocket League

Rocket League

+11%
643 FPS
1% low 278
714 FPS
1% low 331
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+34%
97 FPS
1% low 73
130 FPS
1% low 98
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+29%
95 FPS
1% low 68
123 FPS
1% low 85

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT
0.811
RX 7700 XT
1.007

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Specifications

RX 6600 XT RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 3
Release date2021-08 2023-09
Video memory8 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth256 GB/s 432 GB/s
Shading units2048 3456
Boost clock2589 MHz 2544 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 245 W
Recommended PSU500 W 700 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$379 $449

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 7700 XT

#20 / 69
Popularity score3.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

158

Average build price

1,218€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RX 7700 XT?

The RX 7700 XT is on average 15% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around 439€). With 1.007 FPS per euro, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7700 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 XT or RX 7700 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 392 FPS for the RX 7700 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 Corsair RM650e 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7700 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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 7700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7700 XT is the r5-7500f (25 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from 449€. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from 439€. We track 23 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 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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