AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 33.4% 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 The Last of Us Part I, where AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT leads by 36% (28 vs 38 FPS); the closest fight is Call of Duty: MW2 (32% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the better value at 14.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 72 | 96 | -25% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 44 | 58 | -24% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 46 | 62 | -26% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 52 | 69 | -25% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 54 | 72 | -25% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 92 | 123 | -25% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 56 | 74 | -24% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 42 | 56 | -25% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 53 | 71 | -25% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 53 | 71 | -25% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 34 | 45 | -24% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 28 | 38 | -26% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 11,060M | 17,200M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 23) | RDNA 2 (Navi 22) |
| Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 384 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,589 MHz | 2,581 MHz |
| TDP | 160 W | 230 W |
| Launch MSRP | $379 | $479 |
| Release | 2021-08-11 | 2021-03-18 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 33.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 8GB VRAM and a 160W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12GB VRAM and a 230W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 14.5 average FPS per $100 versus 13.8. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT leads by roughly 36% (28 vs 38 FPS) in our testing.
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