AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 7600 and the RX 6600 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 7600 is ~22% faster than the RX 6600 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 7600 is 18% cheaper (launch price).
RX 7600
- Index (1080p)
- 48/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $269 · ≈ €247
- $/FPS (value)
- $5.38 · ≈ €4.95
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RX 6600
- Index (1080p)
- 39/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $329 · ≈ €303
- $/FPS (value)
- $8.02 · ≈ €7.38
- Upscaling
- FSR
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 7600 | RX 6600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 50 | 41 | +22% |
| 1440p | 36 | 29 | +24% |
| 4K | 16 | 12 | +33% |
Which one for your resolution?
RX 7600 is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 26% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 7600 and RX 6600: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 7600 | RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 165W | 132W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 48 | 39 |
| Score 1440p | 39 | 31 |
| Score 4K | 23 | 17 |
| Price (MSRP) | $269 | $329 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 7nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 2048 | 1792 |
| RT Cores | 32 | 28 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 128 | 112 |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 1720 MHz | 1626 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2655 MHz | 2491 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 21.75 TFLOPS | 8.93 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 18000 MHz | 14000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Transistor Count | 13.3B | 11.1B |
| Release Date | 2023-05-25 | 2021-10-13 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RX 7600
- TDP
- 165W
- FPS/W
- 0.30
RX 6600
- TDP
- 132W
- FPS/W
- 0.31
The RX 6600 is more efficient: it draws 33W less and delivers more per watt, though the RX 7600 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
Pick the GPU and the game, and we'll take you straight to its real FPS.
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 7600 | RX 6600 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 56 | 45 | RX 7600 |
 | 52 | 42 | RX 7600 |
 | 41 | 33 | RX 7600 |
 | 44 | 35 | RX 7600 |
 | 45 | 37 | RX 7600 |
| 43 | 35 | RX 7600 | |
 | 54 | 44 | RX 7600 |
 | 56 | 45 | RX 7600 |
 | 62 | 50 | RX 7600 |
 | 50 | 41 | RX 7600 |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The RX 7600 comes out ahead by around 22% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 7600 with the RX 6600.
Which is better, the RX 7600 or the RX 6600?
On average at 1080p, the RX 7600 is 22% faster than the RX 6600. 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 7600 averages 16 FPS and the RX 6600 12 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 22% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
7600 vs 6600: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RX 7600 beats the RX 6600 by around 22% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the 7600 and the 6600 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
