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AMD Radeon RX 6600 — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings

AMD Radeon RX 6600 specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.

Specifications

BrandAMD
FamilyRadeon RX
GenerationRDNA 2
PlatformDesktop
TypeDiscrete
ArchitectureRDNA 2 (Navi 23)
VRAM8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus128-bit
Base / Boost clock1626 MHz / 2491 MHz
Ray tracing supportbasic
Upscaling supportFSR
TDP / TGP132 W
Recommended PSU450 W
Release date2021-10-13

Estimated gaming performance

Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.

40 / 100

Recommended resolution: 1080p (High).

CPUGameEstimated FPS (1080p, High)
Intel Core i5-12400FCyberpunk 207737 FPS
Intel Core i5-12400FFortnite94 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Cyberpunk 207737 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Fortnite94 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DCyberpunk 207737 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DFortnite94 FPS

Power consumption

Rated TDP/TGP: 132 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 450 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.

Pros & cons

  • Supports upscaling (FSR) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
  • Efficient — lower power draw, easier to cool and pair with a smaller PSU
  • 8GB VRAM can become tight at 1440p/4K with texture-heavy titles
  • Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on

Frequently asked questions

It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.

Based on its relative performance index (40/100), we'd suggest 1080p (High) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.

Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'basic' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.

For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.