AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 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

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

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AMD

RX 7800 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#22 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.66/100

Lowest price

$720

FPS / €

0.678

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Our verdict

The RX 7800 XT is on average 24% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6600 XT is currently $185 cheaper ($535 vs $720).
The RX 7800 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 7800 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+14%

338 FPS

1% low 202

384 FPS

1% low 228

Apex Legends

+33%

202 FPS

1% low 137

268 FPS

1% low 179

Grand Theft Auto V

+55%

67 FPS

1% low 49

104 FPS

1% low 77

Red Dead Redemption 2

+42%

113 FPS

1% low 81

161 FPS

1% low 112

Cyberpunk 2077

+79%

52 FPS

1% low 38

93 FPS

1% low 70

Rocket League

+19%

643 FPS

1% low 278

768 FPS

1% low 337

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+54%

97 FPS

1% low 73

149 FPS

1% low 111

Crimson Desert

+43%

95 FPS

1% low 68

136 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT

0.68

RX 7800 XT

0.678

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Specifications

	RX 6600 XT	RX 7800 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2021-08	2023-09
Video memory	8 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	256 GB/s	624 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3840
Boost clock	2589 MHz	2430 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	263 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$379	$499

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

Average build price

$1,060

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

21/03/26

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RX 7800 XT

#22 / 69

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

102

Average build price

$1,660

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASUS TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black

850 W · $179

Latest builds

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Unnamed build

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6600 XT

19 models tracked

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RX 7800 XT

33 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RX 7800 XT?

The RX 7800 XT is on average 24% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $185 cheaper ($535 vs $720). The RX 7800 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 7800 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 421 FPS for the RX 7800 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 7800 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASUS TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold 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 7800 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7800 XT is the r7-7800x3D (46 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.

How much does the RX 7800 XT cost right now?

The RX 7800 XT is available from $720. We track 33 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 7800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its category.