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 noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6600, leading by roughly 18% 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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VS
Price
Β£550
Perf Index
17%
Value Score
0.031
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP132W
AMD
Radeon RX 6600 XT
Price
Β£502
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.040
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

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 noticeably faster, around 18% 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 XT starts at $502 GBP against $550 GBP for the Radeon RX 6600. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6600 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 29%. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $123 GBP above its $379 GBP MSRP. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $220 GBP above its $330 GBP 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 β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 6600 XT's memory is faster β€” 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s β€” 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 β€” 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 noticeably faster, roughly 18% 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 worth the extra $48 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.