AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 6600 XT
RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$355
FPS / $
1.096
RTX 4070
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$765
FPS / $
0.608
Our verdict
- The RTX 4070 is on average 18% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RX 6600 XT is currently $410 cheaper ($355 vs $765).
- With 1.096 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4070 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.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 6600 XT | RTX 4070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2021-08 | 2023-04 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2048 | 5888 |
| Boost clock | 2589 MHz | 2475 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 200 W |
| Recommended PSU | 500 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $379 | $599 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 6600 XT
#17 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
18
Average build price
$1,122
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black
650 W · $60
RTX 4070
#32 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
50
Average build price
$1,915
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $100
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RX 6600 XT
13 models tracked
PowerColor Hellhound RX 6600XT 8GB GDDR6 Black$459
PowerColor AXRX 6600XT 8GB GDDR6 OC Black$529
Sapphire Technology Sapphire 11309-01-20G Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB GDDR6 HDMI/3DisplayPort PCI-Express 4.0 Video Card$355
ASUS DUAL RX6600XT-O8G 8GB GDDR6 Black$626
Gigabyte Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming OC Pro 8GB GDDR6 Red$499
MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Mech 2X 8GB GDDR6 OC Black$495
XFX Speedster QICK308 RX 6600 XT 8GB GDDR6 Black$499
ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger D 8GB GDDR6 OC Black$525
RTX 4070
10 models tracked
GALAX RTX 4070 EX Gamer 12GB GDDR6X 192 BIT Graphics Card OME PACKAGING$765
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Founders Edition 12GB GDDR6X Black$930
Gigabyte RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$819
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X 12GB GDDR6X OC Black/Silver$1,045
ASUS PRIME RTX4070-12G 12GB GDDR6X DLSS3 Black$845
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING SLIM 12G Graphics Card, 12GB GDDR6X, PCI-E Gen 4, DP x 3, HDMI x 1, with DLSS 3, Slim Design$1,000
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD Video Card$849
MSI RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12GB GDDR6X 192-bit$1,090
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RTX 4070?
The RTX 4070 is on average 18% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $410 cheaper ($355 vs $765). With 1.096 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070?
At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 359 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RTX 4070 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 ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 4070?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 4070. 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 (6 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 is the r7-7800x3D (9 builds).
How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?
The RX 6600 XT is available from $355. We track 13 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4070 cost right now?
The RTX 4070 is available from $765. We track 10 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 RTX 4070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for revolutionary graphics.
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