AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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 7900 GRE

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#61 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.74/100

Lowest price

$1,145

FPS / €

0.431

Our verdict

  • The RX 7900 GRE is on average 33% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6600 XT is currently $610 cheaper ($535 vs $1,145).
  • With 0.68 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+11%
338 FPS
1% low 202
374 FPS
1% low 226
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+43%
202 FPS
1% low 137
289 FPS
1% low 196
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+67%
67 FPS
1% low 49
112 FPS
1% low 83
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+49%
113 FPS
1% low 81
168 FPS
1% low 117
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+83%
52 FPS
1% low 38
95 FPS
1% low 74
Rocket League

Rocket League

+28%
643 FPS
1% low 278
821 FPS
1% low 359
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+57%
97 FPS
1% low 73
152 FPS
1% low 117
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+48%
95 FPS
1% low 68
141 FPS
1% low 98

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT
0.68
RX 7900 GRE
0.431

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Specifications

RX 6600 XT RX 7900 GRE
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 3
Release date2021-08 2024-02
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 2245 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 260 W
Recommended PSU500 W 700 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$379 $549

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 7900 GRE

#61 / 69
Popularity score0.6/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

6

Average build price

$1,569

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RX 7900 GRE?

The RX 7900 GRE is on average 33% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $610 cheaper ($535 vs $1,145). With 0.68 FPS per euro, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 453 FPS for the RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7900 GRE. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 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 7900 GRE?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7900 GRE is the r7-5700x (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.

How much does the RX 7900 GRE cost right now?

The RX 7900 GRE is available from $1,145. We track 8 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 7900 GRE

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. A specially optimized version, it excels at 4K and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for its category.

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