GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6600 XT comes out dramatically faster β€” about 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $321 GBP for the performance you get.

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Price
Β£502
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.040
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
Β£181
Perf Index
14%
Value Score
0.077
VRAM8GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $181 GBP, $321 GBP less than the Radeon RX 6600 XT at $502 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~94% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $123 GBP above its $379 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 180W, the Radeon RX 6600 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (RDNA 2 vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6600 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 43% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6600 XT or the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

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 $321 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out ahead.