Radeon RX 6600S
AMD
G3D Mark
13,016
MSRP
$400
AVG Price
$400
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 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600S
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6600S across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Elden Ring
Genshin Impact
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Minecraft
Naraka: Bladepoint
Once Human
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6600S specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6600S scores 13,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range 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 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.168 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2000 MHz from a base of 1700 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 13,016 |
| 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 | 1792 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 112 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2000 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1700 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 7.168 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 224.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 11,060 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #200 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6600S is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 224 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 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 | 224 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6600S 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_2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6600S draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 80 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 1mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $400, the Radeon RX 6600S delivers 33 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #200 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600S |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $400 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #200 |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 |
| Vram | 4 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR 3 + AFMF |
| L0 Cache | 448 kB |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Core Clock | 1700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 1792 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 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 | 28 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 224.0 |
| Manufacturing Process | 7 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Frame Generation Tech | FSR Frame Generation + AFMF |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 7.168 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Navi 23 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 200 |
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