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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: the memory bandwidth difference
Memory bandwidth is where these two genuinely part company, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 256 GB/s against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 288 GB/s, a 11% lead for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Blender Cycles (GPU) backs the spec sheet up. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB scores 3,941 to 1,050 over 332 runs, 73% clear.
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: which one fits your build
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with builders who want 8GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for builders who want 8GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. Our rating of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (7/10): A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2589 MHz on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT versus 2535 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
Is the TDP the same on the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
It is. Both are listed at 160 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- AMD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Radeon RX 6000
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Reference
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Reference / Founders Edition
VRAM
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 8 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 8 GB
Tier
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Mainstream
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 2589 MHzBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 2535 MHz-2%
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Yes
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 160 W
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 160 W
Architecture
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- RDNA 2
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Ada Lovelace (AD106)
Shader Units
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 2048
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 4352
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 128 bit
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 128 bit
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 256 GB/s-11%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 288 GB/sBest
MSRP
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- $379
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- $399
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- 1,050-73%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- 3,941Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2589 MHz vs 2535 MHz) and the lower TDP (160 W vs 160 W).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if you want the higher memory bandwidth (288 GB/s vs 256 GB/s) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (3,941 vs 1,050).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $379.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.