AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 6600 XT and the RTX 2060 12GB with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 6600 XT is ~12% faster than the RTX 2060 12GB on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 2060 12GB is 21% cheaper (launch price).
RX 6600 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 43/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $379 · ≈ €349
- Upscaling
- FSR
RTX 2060 12GB
- Index (1080p)
- 39/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $299 · ≈ €275
- Upscaling
- DLSS
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RX 6600 XT | RTX 2060 12GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 48 | 43 | +12% |
| 1440p | 34 | 32 | +6% |
| 4K | 15 | 15 | = |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 6600 XT and RTX 2060 12GB: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 6600 XT | RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 160W | 185W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 43 | 39 |
| Score 1440p | 35 | 33 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 20 |
| Price (MSRP) | $379 | $299 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 6600 XT | RTX 2060 12GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 50FPS | 45FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 39FPS | 35FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 48FPS | 44FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Marathon | 48FPS | 44FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 43FPS | 39FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 52FPS | 47FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 48FPS | 44FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| 007 First Light | 48FPS | 44FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 42FPS | 38FPS | RX 6600 XT |
| Pathologic 3 | 60FPS | 54FPS | RX 6600 XT |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 6600 XT with the RTX 2060 12GB.
Which is better, the RX 6600 XT or the RTX 2060 12GB?
On average at 1080p, the RX 6600 XT is 12% faster than the RTX 2060 12GB. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RX 6600 XT averages 15 FPS and the RTX 2060 12GB 15 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 12% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.