Radeon RX 6600 XT
AMD
G3D Mark
16,453
MSRP
$379
AVG Price
$170
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 30 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1968 MHz to 2589 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,453 points. Launch price was $379.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6600 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Delta Force
Dota 2
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Marvel Rivals
Minecraft
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6600 XT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 16,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 23), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 10.6 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2589 MHz from a base of 1968 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 16,453 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 23 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2589 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1968 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 10.6 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 331.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 11,060 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #122 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 256 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6600 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE, decoder: UVD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors | 3x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws 160 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 190mm long, 110mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 886g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 160 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 190mm |
| Card Height | 110mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 886g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $170 (MSRP: $379), the Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers 97 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #122 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $379 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $170 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #122 |
| Release Date | July 30 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 |
| Vram | 8 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR 3 + AFMF |
| L0 Cache | 512 kB |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Core Clock | 1968 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2589 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2048 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 11,060 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: Yes | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: Yes | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 331.4 |
| Manufacturing Process | 7 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Frame Generation Tech | FSR Frame Generation + AFMF |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 10.6 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Navi 23 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| Launch Price | $379 |
| Release Date | July 30 2021 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 122 |
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