GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6400, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6400, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $439 EUR cheaper.

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VS
AMD
Radeon RX 6400
Price
€10
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+167% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 768)
+167% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 12)
+100% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 6600 XT packs 2,048 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400. The Radeon RX 6600 XT also has more RT cores (32 vs 12), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6400 starts at $10 EUR against $449 EUR for the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6400 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1354% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6400 is trading below its $159 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 draws just 53W versus 160W for the Radeon RX 6600 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX 6600 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6400's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6600 XT's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (128-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6400 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 6600 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6400 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. The Radeon RX 6400 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT worth the extra $439 EUR over the Radeon RX 6400?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6400 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6600 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6600 XT or the Radeon RX 6400?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6600 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6400.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7682,048
Ray Tracing Cores1232

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,923 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock2,321 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth128 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP53 W160 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Jul 2021