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Avg. price in UK: ~£330
Avg. price in US: ~$290
VRAM: 12 GB
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 230 W

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.6

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6.4

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8.1

Excellent

4.0
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
2.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.0
VRAM
20.0%
3.8
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.6
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.0
VRAM
20.0%
2.9
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.9
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
2.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.0
VRAM
10.0%
3.8
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
2.9
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.0
VRAM
15.0%
3.8
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.8
4K
Score components:
40.0%
2.9
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.0
VRAM
20.0%
3.8
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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#637 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming
#648 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming

Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a mid-range graphics card based on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 2,560 stream processors, 40 Ray Accelerators, and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with a 96MB Infinity Cache. Operating at a game clock of 2424 MHz and a boost clock up to 2581 MHz, it is designed as a powerhouse for 1440p gaming with a typical board power of 230W. Main pros include its generous 12GB VRAM which handles high-resolution textures effectively, strong rasterization performance that competes with the RTX 3070, and support for Smart Access Memory (SAM). However, cons include relatively weak ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia's offerings and the lack of a native DLSS alternative at launch, often resulting in lower frame rates in ray-traced or unoptimized DirectX 11 titles.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

Overall score

6.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Performance

6.0

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.

When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.

When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result

What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark

When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance

What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.

When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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Memory

4.8

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VRAM

What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card

When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

Memory type

What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)

When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6

GDDR version

What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

Memory bus width

What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum memory bandwidth

What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory

When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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Platform & Features

7.8

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported

When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

PCIe lanes

What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication

When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

OpenGL version

What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version

When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity & Media

9.0

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Max displays supported

What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously

When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

Max digital resolution

What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution

When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort outputs

What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs

When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort version

What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported

When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort link rates

What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections

When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Cooling

7.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)

When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

Power consumption while under peak load

What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.

When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec

What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed

When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Design

9.2

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Size

What it is: Physical size of the GPU card

When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length

What it is: Physical length of the GPU card

When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: Physical height of the GPU card

When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

Slot width

What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card

When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs the average graphics card

Why is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the average graphics card?

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20.9% higher base clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2321 MHz vs 1920 MHz
3.2% higher boost clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2581 MHz vs 2500 MHz
Supports ECC memory
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
Includes dual BIOS
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
17 mm lower card height
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.110 mm vs 127 mm
14.3% faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
50% more Infinity Cache
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
What it is: Size of the L3 or Infinity Cache memory
When it matters: When you want to know whether extra on-chip cache may help the card avoid VRAM bottlenecks in modern high-resolution games.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.96 MB vs 64 MB
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
20.9% higher base clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
3.2% higher boost clock speed
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
Supports ECC memory
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
14.3% faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
50% more Infinity Cache
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
Supports multi-GPU linking
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Includes dual BIOS
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
17 mm lower card height
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

Platform & Features

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Why is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT worse than the average graphics card?

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No CUDA support
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
42.2% lower FP32 performance
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
8 fewer ray tracing cores
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (40 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
24 fewer TMUs
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
64 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
90.6% smaller L2 cache
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
15.8% slower memory speed
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
14.3% lower memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (384 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
40% larger process node
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
Older Vulkan version
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
2 older
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,021 vs 2,023).
Older OpenCL version
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
No AV1 encoding
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
75% lower HDMI bandwidth
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
1 fewer fans
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
17 °C lower thermal ceiling
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
7% higher TDP
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (230 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
64 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
1 fewer fans
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
What it is: Total number of cooling fans
When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
No CUDA support
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
40% larger process node
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.7 nm vs 5 nm
No AV1 encoding
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
90.6% smaller L2 cache
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.3 MB vs 32 MB
42.2% lower FP32 performance
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.13.21 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS

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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Excellent performance for 1440p and high-refresh 1080p gaming
Generous 12GB VRAM provides headroom for modern, texture-heavy titles
High power efficiency and relatively low power draw compared to competitors
Great value-per-frame, especially on the second-hand or refurbished market
Strong overclocking headroom for additional performance gains
Support for Smart Access Memory (SAM) provides a performance boost with compatible CPUs

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Inferior ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA's RTX 30-series
Lack of a native DLSS equivalent, though FSR is available
DirectX 11 performance can be inconsistent or slower in some older titles
Reference models can experience high 'junction' or 'hotspot' temperatures
Some users report instances of coil whine under high load
Productivity and workstation performance (non-gaming) falls behind CUDA-optimized cards

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techspot.com

19/07/2023

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs. AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

TechSpot's review finds the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti only 7-9% faster than the older Radeon RX 6700 XT, with superior ray tracing, lower power draw, and DLSS 3 as key pros. However, its 8GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are major cons, leading to bandwidth limitations in modern, memory-heavy titles. Conversely, the AMD RX 6700 XT offers superior value, being roughly 20% cheaper with a 12GB VRAM...Read more

mmorpg.com

17/03/2021

AMD RX 6700 XT Review - A Good 1440p Performer

The MMORPG.com review identifies the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT as a strong 1440p performer featuring 7nm RDNA2 architecture, 12GB GDDR6 memory, and 40 compute units. Key pros include exceptional rasterized performance in AAA titles, a stylish reference design, and a generous 12GB VRAM buffer that offers longevity over 8GB competitors. However, the review highlights subpar DirectX...Read more

trustedreviews.com

17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review

The Trusted Reviews AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review highlights the card as a capable, efficient performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, boasting a 12GB VRAM buffer for future-proofing. Its core strengths include high raw rasterization performance at its price point, reliable 60fps+ frame rates, and quiet operation. Conversely, the review notes significant weaknesses, specifically poor...Read more

pcmag.com

17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review

The PCMag review of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT identifies the card as a strong contender for 1440p gaming, boasting competitive performance and significant, free performance gains when utilizing Smart Access Memory (SAM). Positioned as a direct competitor to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070, the card offers 12GB of VRAM and a slightly lower MSRP, making it a compelling option for...Read more

techadvisor.com

04/05/2021

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070Go to product viewer dialog for this item. vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT are both excellent mainstream graphics cards for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they differ significantly in performance and features. The RTX 3070 is consistently faster across games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Metro Exodus, offering a broader selection of software options, superior content-creation scores, and better ray tracing...Read more

pcper.com

17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review: Reference Card Performance

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17/03/2021

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pcworld.com

17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A good GPU that (understandably) costs too much

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techradar.com

07/05/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review - TechRadar

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a solid 1440p graphics card based on the RDNA 2 "Big Navi" architecture, sporting 40 Compute Units and 12GB of GDDR6 memory. The card delivers excellent rasterization performance at 1440p, managing over 60 frames per second in most tested games, and excels significantly in titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Structurally, the reference model benefits...Read more

eurogamer.net

09/08/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: mid-range powerhouse

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16/07/2021

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17/03/2021

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17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review: Big Navi Goes on a Diet

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17/03/2021

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17/03/2021

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04/10/2023

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review

The Custom PC review evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, a mid-range graphics card featuring the Navi 22 architecture, 40 compute units, 2,560 stream processors, and 12GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed primarily for 1440p high-refresh-rate gaming, the card utilizes a 192-bit memory interface paired with a 96MB on-die Infinity Cache to minimize latency. In terms of standard rasterization...Read more

digitalfoundry.net

09/08/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: mid-range powerhouse

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a mid-range graphics card designed primarily for high-end 1440p gaming, aiming to bridge the performance gap between Nvidia’s RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070 at a competitive launch price of $479/£419. Built on the RDNA2 architecture, the hardware features a 192-bit memory interface paired with a generous 128MB L3-style Infinity Cache to drastically accelerate...Read more

pcwelt.de

17. März 2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT kann im Test nicht überzeugen

Overview and Performance The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2 architecture using a scaled-down 7nm Navi 22 GPU chip with 2560 streaming processors and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Tailored specifically for 1440p resolution gaming, the card utilizes a 96 MB Infinity Cache to circumvent the limitations of its narrower 192-bit memory interface. In traditional rasterization...Read more

igorslab.de

17. März 2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700XT im Test – Big Navi in mittelgroß aber mit ordentlich Biss und auch etwas Durst

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT introduces the Navi 22 XT GPU architecture, featuring 40 Compute Units, 2560 shader cores, 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, and a 96 MB Infinity Cache. Based on detailed hardware testing with an overclocked Ryzen 9 5950X system, the reference card measures 26.7 cm in length and weighs just over 900 grams,...Read more

hardwareluxx.de

18/03/2021

Bleibt immer cool – Die Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT Nitro+ im Test

Based on the Hardwareluxx review, the Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT Nitro+ is a premium custom-design graphics card utilizing AMD's 7nm Navi-22 architecture, featuring 40 Compute Units, 2,560 stream processors, and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface. Designed to compete directly between Nvidia's RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070, this specific model targets the upper performance tier...Read more

clubic.com

28/04/2021

Test AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT : une carte graphique taillée pour le QHD

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is an upper mid-range graphics card built on the RDNA 2 architecture, designed specifically to deliver excellent gaming performance in 1440p (QHD) and high-frame-rate 1080p (Full HD) resolutions. Tested on an Intel Core i9-9900K system, the card achieved a 3DMark TimeSpy Extreme score that positions it directly between NVIDIA's RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 2080...Read more

hardzone.es

17/03/2021

AMD RX 6700 XT 12 GB, review - Hard Zone

AMD RX 6700 XT 12 GB Review Summary The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB reference graphics card features the RDNA 2.0 architecture built on a 7nm TSMC process, delivering an exceptionally high factory boost clock of 2581 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM across a 192-bit bus. Architecturally, it comes equipped with 40 Compute Units, 2560 Shaders, and 40 Ray Tracing cores. While AMD initially...Read more

profesionalreview.com

19/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs RTX 3070: ¿quién gana en gaming?

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT acts as a direct, lower-cost competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, targeting optimal performance at 1440p resolution. In terms of raw gaming, the review shows a tight race: the RX 6700 XT trails the RTX 3070 by a mere 4% at 1080p and 2% at 1440p, though it falls further behind by 9% when testing at 4K resolution. Its biggest advantages (pros) include a...Read more

tvtech.it

17/03/2021

Radeon RX 6700 XT, test della nuova scheda video AMD per il 1440p

This review by TVtech evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, the fourth graphics card built on the RDNA 2 architecture. Tested using AMD's official reference model, the review highlights the card's capability to deliver high frame rates with maximum graphic settings specifically targeted at 1440p resolution gaming. Positioned as a direct mid-range competitor, the card is framed as...Read more

techpulse.be

18/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Goed, maar niet uitstekend

The TechPulse review rates the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT an 8 out of 10, concluding that it is a solid 1440p gaming card but falls just short of excellence due to its pricing and competitive positioning. On the positive side, the card features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, making it highly future-proof for memory-intensive titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War compared to competing 6GB or...Read more

techtesters.eu

17/03/2021

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review by Techtesters highlights a solid upper mid-range graphics card built on the RDNA2 architecture, specifically targeted at delivering excellent gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Equipped with a smaller Navi 22 chip featuring 40 compute units and a generous 12 GB of VRAM, the card compensates for its lower core count by driving...Read more

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