AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6600 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 61.8% faster.
Both cards' numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where AMD Radeon RX 6600 leads by 67% (30 vs 18 FPS); the closest fight is The Last of Us Part I (56% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the better value at 14 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 63 | 39 | +62% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 38 | 24 | +58% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 41 | 25 | +64% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 46 | 28 | +64% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 48 | 30 | +60% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 81 | 50 | +62% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 49 | 30 | +63% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 37 | 23 | +61% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 47 | 29 | +62% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 47 | 29 | +62% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 30 | 18 | +67% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 25 | 16 | +56% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Transistors | 11,060M | 6,600M |
| Die size | 237 mm² | 284 mm² |
| Transistor density | 46.7 M/mm² | 23.2 M/mm² |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 23) | Turing (TU116) |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,491 MHz | 1,785 MHz |
| TDP | 132 W | 120 W |
| Launch MSRP | $329 | $219 |
| Release | 2021-10-13 | 2019-03-14 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 61.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 8GB VRAM and a 132W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 has 6GB VRAM and a 120W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers more performance per dollar: 14 average FPS per $100 versus 13. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: AMD Radeon RX 6600 leads by roughly 67% (30 vs 18 FPS) in our testing.
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