AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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

Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$225

FPS / €

1.222

Our verdict

  • The RX 6600 XT is on average 33% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $310 cheaper ($225 vs $535).
  • With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 6600 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 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
GTX 1050 Ti
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+3%
338 FPS
1% low 202
328 FPS
1% low 186
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+54%
202 FPS
1% low 137
131 FPS
1% low 91
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+97%
67 FPS
1% low 49
34 FPS
1% low 26
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+88%
113 FPS
1% low 81
60 FPS
1% low 46
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+206%
52 FPS
1% low 38
17 FPS
1% low 12
Rocket League

Rocket League

+19%
643 FPS
1% low 278
540 FPS
1% low 211
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+155%
97 FPS
1% low 73
38 FPS
1% low 29
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+90%
95 FPS
1% low 68
50 FPS
1% low 39

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT
0.68
GTX 1050 Ti
1.222

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Specifications

RX 6600 XT GTX 1050 Ti
ArchitectureRDNA 2 Pascal
Release date2021-08 2016-10
Video memory8 GB 4 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth256 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shading units2048 768
Boost clock2589 MHz 1392 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 75 W
Recommended PSU500 W 300 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$379 $139

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

GTX 1050 Ti

#41 / 69
Popularity score1.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

22

Average build price

$955

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the GTX 1050 Ti?

The RX 6600 XT is on average 33% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $310 cheaper ($225 vs $535). With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6600 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 XT or GTX 1050 Ti?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 255 FPS for the GTX 1050 Ti 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 GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. 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 GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-5500 (4 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 GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.

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