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 significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6600, leading by roughly 20% 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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Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 6600 XT
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 1,792)
+14% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 28)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)

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

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Radeon RX 6600

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6600 XT packs 2,048 stream processors versus 1,792 on the Radeon RX 6600.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6600 starts at $436 EUR against $449 EUR for the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 17%. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6600 draws just 132W 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.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 6600 XT's memory is faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

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

The Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6600 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 $13 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,7922,048
Ray Tracing Cores2832

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,626 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock2,491 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP132 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2021Jul 2021