AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$380

FPS / €

1.171

See the cheapest model See all 26 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 14% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $155 cheaper ($380 vs $535).
With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600 XT

RX 9060 XT 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

338 FPS

1% low 202

350 FPS

1% low 212

Apex Legends

+18%

202 FPS

1% low 137

239 FPS

1% low 163

Grand Theft Auto V

+30%

67 FPS

1% low 49

87 FPS

1% low 69

Red Dead Redemption 2

+26%

113 FPS

1% low 81

142 FPS

1% low 102

Cyberpunk 2077

+50%

52 FPS

1% low 38

78 FPS

1% low 56

Rocket League

+10%

643 FPS

1% low 278

708 FPS

1% low 320

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+35%

97 FPS

1% low 73

131 FPS

1% low 98

Crimson Desert

+26%

95 FPS

1% low 68

120 FPS

1% low 86

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT

0.68

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.171

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Specifications

	RX 6600 XT	RX 9060 XT 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2021-08	2025-06
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	256 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2048
Boost clock	2589 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	150 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$379	$299

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 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score15.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6600 XT

19 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

26 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 14% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $155 cheaper ($380 vs $535). With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 XT or RX 9060 XT 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 388 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 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 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 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 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 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 9060 XT 8GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.