GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6600 XT, leading by roughly 33% 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
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+25% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,048)

Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 6600 XT. The Radeon RX 6700 XT also has more RT cores (40 vs 32), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6700 XT starts at $447 EUR against $449 EUR for the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 34%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws just 160W versus 230W for the Radeon RX 6700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6600 XT's 8GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6700 XT's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6600 XT or Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 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 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6600 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 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 $2 EUR over the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) 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 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6600 XT.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0482,560
Ray Tracing Cores3240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock1,968 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock2,589 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2021Mar 2021