Radeon RX 7700 XT vs RX 6600S
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon RX 6600S with Radeon RX 7700 XT, including specs and performance data.
7700 XT outperforms 6600S by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 189 | 55 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 84 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 72.63 |
| Power efficiency | 31.56 | 17.28 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) |
| GPU code name | Navi 23 | Navi 32 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 4 January 2022 (4 years ago) | 25 August 2023 (3 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $449 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1792 | 3456 |
| Core clock speed | 1700 MHz | 1435 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2000 MHz | 2544 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 11,060 million | 28,100 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 245 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 224.0 | 549.5 |
| Floating-point processing power | 7.168 TFLOPS | 35.17 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 |
| TMUs | 112 | 216 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 54 |
| L0 Cache | 448 KB | 864 KB |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 48 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | medium sized | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 267 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1750 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | + | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB Type-C |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 110−120 | 185
+68.2%
|
| 1440p | 60−65
−41.2%
| 102 |
| 4K | 35−40 | 59
+68.6%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 2.43 |
| 1440p | no data | 4.40 |
| 4K | no data | 7.61 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 95−100 | 265
+176%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 180−190 | 351
+90.8%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 75−80 | 193
+157%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 85−90 | 229
+169%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 95−100 | 199
+107%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 120−130 | 160−170
+33.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 180−190 | 344
+87%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 75−80 | 158
+111%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 100−110 | 188
+75.7%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150 | 240−250
+64.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 120−130 | 278
+117%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 130−140 | 170−180
+31.1%
|
| Valorant | 200−210 | 300−350
+53.2%
|
Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 95−100 | 119
+24%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 120−130 | 160−170
+33.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 180−190 | 243
+32.1%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 270−280
+0.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 75−80 | 132
+76%
|
| Dota 2 | 130−140 | 230−240
+66.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 100−110 | 181
+69.2%
|
| Fortnite | 140−150 | 240−250
+64.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 120−130 | 272
+113%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 110−120 | 166
+45.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 75−80 | 152
+97.4%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 130−140 | 170−180
+31.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 110−120 | 295
+168%
|
| Valorant | 200−210 | 300−350
+53.2%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 120−130 | 160−170
+33.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 75−80 | 122
+62.7%
|
| Dota 2 | 130−140 | 230−240
+66.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 100−110 | 167
+56.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 120−130 | 231
+80.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 130−140 | 170−180
+31.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 110−120 | 168
+52.7%
|
| Valorant | 200−210 | 300−350
+53.2%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 140−150 | 240−250
+64.9%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 75−80 | 127
+60.8%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 230−240 | 400−450
+76.2%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 65−70 | 105
+59.1%
|
| Metro Exodus | 45−50 | 90
+91.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 170−180 |
| Valorant | 230−240 | 350−400
+52.5%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 85−90 | 130−140
+55.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 35−40 | 80
+122%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80 | 157
+98.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 90−95 | 197
+119%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 55−60 | 120
+103%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 85−90 | 150−160
+77.6%
|
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 24−27 | 45−50
+80.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 35−40
+19.4%
|
31 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 65−70 | 112
+64.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 27−30 | 57
+96.6%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55 | 89
+74.5%
|
| Valorant | 190−200 | 300−350
+57.1%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55 | 90−95
+80.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 35−40 | 70−75
+91.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18 | 36
+125%
|
| Dota 2 | 95−100 | 160−170
+61.6%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45 | 82
+95.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 60−65 | 134
+123%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45 | 95−100
+140%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 40−45 | 75−80
+97.5%
|
This is how RX 6600S and RX 7700 XT compete in popular games:
- RX 7700 XT is 68% faster in 1080p
- RX 7700 XT is 70% faster in 1440p
- RX 7700 XT is 69% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Counter-Strike 2, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the RX 6600S is 19% faster.
- in Atomic Heart, with 1080p resolution and the Low Preset, the RX 7700 XT is 176% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RX 6600S performs better in 1 test (2%)
- RX 7700 XT performs better in 57 tests (97%)
- there's a draw in 1 test (2%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 32.43 | 54.40 |
| Recency | 4 January 2022 | 25 August 2023 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 80 Watt | 245 Watt |
RX 6600S has 67% lower power consumption.
RX 7700 XT, on the other hand, has a 68% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 200% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 29% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon RX 6600S in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon RX 6600S is a notebook graphics card while Radeon RX 7700 XT is a desktop one.
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