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AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 6600BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

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APart A

AMD

Radeon RX 6600

  • Blender render score 754 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 132 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 6600 XT

  • Blender render score 783 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 160 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Radeon RX 6600754

Median of 19 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT783

Median of 6 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A21%Basic
B21%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A55%Good
B52%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A36%Fair
B35%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A22%Basic
B22%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Radeon RX 6600

34/100

BAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

33/100

AAMD Radeon RX 6600

Advantages

  • Board power 132 W vs 160 W (18% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 1792 vs 2048 (13% lower)
  • Blender render score 754 samples/min vs 783 samples/min (4% lower)
  • Boost clock 2491 MHz vs 2589 MHz (4% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Advantages

  • Shader units 2048 vs 1792 (14% higher)
  • Blender render score 783 samples/min vs 754 samples/min (4% higher)
  • Boost clock 2589 MHz vs 2491 MHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 160 W vs 132 W (21% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Radeon RX 6600BAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.754 samples/min783 samples/min Better +4%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.196
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units17922048 Better +14%
Boost clock2491 MHz2589 MHz Better +4%
Power
Board power132 W Better160 W
Platform
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Release year20212021
Launch price$329$379

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AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT at a glance

This page compares the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT posts a median render score of 783 against 754 for AMD Radeon RX 6600, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 6 and 19 community submissions.

AMD Radeon RX 6600: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2491 MHz boost clock, 132 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $329. AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2589 MHz boost clock, 160 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $379.

Radeon RX 6600 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the Radeon RX 6600 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT posts a median render score of 783 against 754 for AMD Radeon RX 6600, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 6 and 19 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Radeon RX 6600 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is rated at 160 W and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 at 132 W, so the Radeon RX 6600 draws 21% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Radeon RX 6600 and the Radeon RX 6600 XT cost at launch?

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 launched at $329 and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT at $379. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Radeon RX 6600 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (21 and 21 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.