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 noticeably faster β€” about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
Β£549
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.033
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W
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Radeon RX 6600 XT
Price
Β£502
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.040
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6600 XT currently lists from $502 GBP, $47 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $549 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 22%. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $123 GBP above its $379 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 175W, 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 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (RDNA 2 vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6600 XT better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $47 GBP over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6600 XT comes out ahead.