GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6600 XT, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+188% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,048)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Boost Clock (2,589 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6600 XT starts at $449 EUR against $544 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 24%.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6600 XT pulls less power (160W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6600 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $95 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,048
Ray Tracing Cores4632
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP220 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jul 2021