Scored using Graphics cards Methodology v3.0
Graphics cards Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£230VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):165 W

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 62 expert and video reviews and 11 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Radeon RX 7600
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.3

Technical score

25%

6.3

Reviews score

25%

8.5

List score

10%

6.3

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 71% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▲Better than 62%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

5.6

Performance

24%

4.0

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

9.0

Features

5%

9.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 64%
6.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.3

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (62)
37 reviews: 21 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 79%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (11)
List score: in 11 of 95 lists (12%)
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What reviewers say about the AMD Radeon RX 7600

Based on 28 · 25

Reviewers praise its video encoding and compact size, but criticise the video memory and ray tracing; performance opinions are split.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Radeon RX 7600

Based on 107 owners sharing their experience in online comments

73%positive9%mixed18%negative

Owners praise its strong 1080p gaming and value, but recurring crashes and clock tuning are the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report crashes and black screens in games, often fixed by lowering the clock; some cards had crashes from the start.45
  • Owners say the Adrenalin software resets custom settings after a power cut or restart, so tweaks must be reapplied.14
  • Owners say the card needs a lower clock or undervolt to stay stable, and crashes return if the clock is set too high.14
  • Owners report hotspot temperatures reaching 90 to 105 degrees in some cases, which some fixed with undervolting or repasting.12
  • Owners say the card struggles to hold steady frame rates in newer or heavier games such as Unreal Engine 5 titles.7
  • Owners say the 8GB of VRAM runs out in demanding games, causing crashes and lower 1% lows.6
  • Owners report stuttering and DirectX 12 errors in some games, and say DirectX 11 versions or disabling Resizable BAR can help.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #944 of 2,260 models in Graphics cards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon RX 7600

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

44%

5.6

Performance

24%

4.0

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

9.0

Features

5%

9.8

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

6.3
Reviews score
6.3
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
11,500 points
This graphics card scores 11,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
5,754 points
This graphics card scores 5,754 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 69.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
16,586 points
This graphics card scores 16,586 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 71.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,759 points
This graphics card scores 8,759 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 66% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
21.7 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 21.7 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
288 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.5% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
18,000 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 18,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 51.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 22.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 15.6% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
165 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 165 W, which is lower than that of 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
165 W
This graphics card draws 165 W under peak load, which is lower than 68.7% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
165 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 165 W, which is lower than that of 69.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
42 W
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What reviewers say
Size
204x 110x 40 mm
Length
204 mm
This graphics card is 204 mm long, which is shorter than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
115 mm
This graphics card is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 72.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
768 g
This graphics card weighs 768 g, which is lighter than 73.6% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs the average graphics card

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  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 78.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (204 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    204 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 11.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (11)
    List score: in 11 of 95 lists (12%)
    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 23.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (165 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    165 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • 11.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (11)
    List score: in 11 of 95 lists (12%)
    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 2.26x cheaper
    AMD Radeon RX 7600 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£230 vs £520).
    £230 vs £520
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    32 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 23.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (165 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    165 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 25% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (165 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    165 W vs 220 W
  • 78.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (204 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    204 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 12.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    6.3

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (62)
    37 reviews: 21 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.3 vs 7.2
  • 19.2% lower sentiment score
    6.3 vs 7.8
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    64 vs 144
  • 8 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    32 vs 40
  • 10.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,720 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,720 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 10.1% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (339.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    339.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 26.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (16,586 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    16,586 points vs 22,638 points
  • 37.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,754 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    5,754 points vs 9,148 points
  • 22.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    11,500 points vs 14,779 points
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,048 vs 4,352
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 20% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    6 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 9.8 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (45.2 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    45.2 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 10 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (77 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    77 °C vs 67 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Tech Grant
≈ estimated
02/01/2026
Hands-on review · budget 1080p gaming and value check
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 isn't recommended outright, but it's viable for 1080p gaming on a tight budget.
9.0
Cheap Bastard
≈ estimated
14/12/2024
Hands-on review · 12 game benchmarks at several settings
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 runs most games well with no caveats, though Fortnite and some titles need lower settings.
8.0
ThisBytesForYou
≈ estimated
19/06/2023
Real-world gaming test · five games at 1080p and 1440p
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a pretty good budget card, not the best, but a decent pick for its class.
4.0
DVZN Media
≈ estimated
13/06/2023
Hands-on review · game FPS tests and buying advice
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is one to avoid at its current price; used cards or the RX 6700 XT offer more value.
6.0
GamerInVoid
≈ estimated
06/06/2023
Hands-on review · 10 demanding AAA games at 1080p
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is just okay: decent performance for the price, but not yet clearly good value.
7.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
05/06/2023
Hands-on review · 30 games tested at 1080p
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 handles 1080p well in most of its 30 tested games, with weak ray tracing and some stutter.
7.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
25/05/2023
Teardown · assembly, thermal design and repairability
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 has a standard, easy-to-repair build with no glue, though its cooler is limited by its cold plate and heat pipes.
9.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, efficiency and encoding tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is an attractive mainstream card and an easy buy at its lower price.
5.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Full review · price, performance and 8GB VRAM discussion
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is overpriced for its performance and only worth considering if the price drops to about 250 dollars.
7.0
Techtesters
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Hands-on review · 30 games at 1080p and 1440p, power tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is okay for the price, sensible only for 1080p gaming, and underwhelming overall.
6.0
Tech Critter
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Hands-on review · 1080p performance and ray tracing tests
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is good for 1080p rasterization, but ray tracing needs big compromises and AMD still has ground to make up.
5.0
Paul's Hardware
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
First look · unboxing and specification overview
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600 is barely faster than the RTX 3060 Ti, which is disappointing for a new generation.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Benchmark test · 1080p card
Verdict
The Radeon RX 7600 is a 1080p card that matches the RX 6700 XT in F1 22 with FSR, but Nvidia still leads in ray tracing.
7.0
techspot.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Benchmark review · Full HD card
Verdict
The Radeon RX 7600 performs like the RX 6650 XT at 1080p, but its 8 GB of memory and modest gains over older cards hold it back.
7.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Benchmark test · Power efficiency
Verdict
The RX 7600 is a solid 1080p card whose power efficiency barely beats the RX 6600, and older RDNA 2 cards are hard to ignore.
8.0
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Architecture overview · Mid-range launch
Verdict
The RX 7600 brings RDNA 3 features like AV1 encoding and DisplayPort 2.1 to AMD's mid-range, though it keeps 8GB of memory on a 128-bit bus.
7.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Lab test · Incremental upgrade
Verdict
The RX 7600 is an okay 1080p card that performs much like the RX 6650 XT and brings few new changes for gamers.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Lab test · Ray tracing and upscaling
Verdict
The RX 7600 is a strong 1080p performer that beats the RTX 3060 in many games, but Nvidia still has the upper hand in ray tracing.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Lab test · Ray tracing gains
Verdict
The RX 7600 delivers strong 1080p gaming and much better ray tracing than the RX 6600, but it draws more power for the gain.
7.1
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Hands-on test · Mid-range 1080p
Verdict
The RX 7600 is a capable 1080p card with AV1 encoding and DisplayPort 2.1, but its 8GB of memory could hold it back soon.
8.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Hands-on test · 1080p gaming
Verdict
The RX 7600 is a compact card that gives solid 1080p frame rates, but it falls short on ray tracing and at 1440p.
6.0
gamesradar.com
✓ explicit
13/02/2024
Hands-on test · Custom Acer model
Verdict
The RX 7600 is great at 1080p and can add Fluid Motion Frames to any game, but weak ray tracing and 8GB of memory limit it.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
23/04/2024
Lab test · 1080p and 1440p
Verdict
The RX 7600 is a well-rounded 1080p and 1440p card, though its 8GB of memory limits 4K gaming.
9.0
thetechrevolutionist.com
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Benchmark test · 1080p comparison
Verdict
The RX 7600 runs games smoothly at 1080p, making it a sound pick for a new 1080p gaming PC.
U
uk.pcmag.com
24/05/2023
✓ explicit
8.0
Summary of the review
M
me.pcmag.com
24/05/2023
✓ explicit
8.0
Summary of the review
C
cgmagonline.com
27/05/2023
✓ explicit
8.5
Summary of the review
R
rockpapershotgun.com
11/08/2023
≈ estimated
5.0
Summary of the review
5.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Lab test · Reference design
Verdict
The Radeon RX 7600 is a compact two-slot card for 1080p gamers, but its 8GB of memory is too small for 2023.
6.0
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Lab test · Full HD gaming
Verdict
The Radeon RX 7600 handles most games at maximum detail in Full HD, but 8GB of memory and small gains over older cards hold it back.
5.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
24/05/2023
Lab test · 1080p card
Verdict
The Radeon RX 7600 is a 1080p card that runs most games at high detail, but it uses more power than the RX 6600 and trails Nvidia in ray tracing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 7600

  • Excellent 1080p performance, comfortably hitting 60+ FPS in modern titles at high settings.
  • Competitive MSRP (around $269), making it a high-value budget option.
  • Compact and sleek design, ideal for small form factor (ITX) builds.
  • Supports modern features like AV1 encoding and DisplayPort 2.1.
  • Power efficient with low noise and decent thermal management in reference designs.
  • Notable generational improvement in ray tracing performance over the RX 6600 series.

What customers don't like about AMD Radeon RX 7600

  • Limited 8GB VRAM buffer can cause performance 'stutter' or crashes in VRAM-heavy games.
  • Significant performance drop-off when attempting to play at 1440p or 4K resolutions.
  • Ray tracing performance still lags significantly behind NVIDIA's RTX 40-series competition.
  • Small performance gain (roughly 4-5%) over the previous generation RX 6650 XT in some tests.
  • Lack of 'future-proofing' as newer AAA games demand higher texture memory.
  • Higher power draw compared to some previous-generation entry-level models.

Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a mainstream graphics card built on the RDNA 3 architecture, specifically designed for high-performance 1080p gaming. It features 32 Compute Units, 2,048 stream processors, and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a 2.25 GHz game clock and a boost up to 2.66 GHz. Key characteristics include 32 MB of second-generation AMD Infinity Cache, hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding, and support for DisplayPort 2.1. Its main pros are excellent value for 1080p resolution, low power consumption requiring only a single 8-pin connector, and improved ray tracing and AI performance over previous generations. However, its primary cons include the limited 8 GB VRAM capacity which can struggle in modern AAA titles at higher settings, and relatively poor performance at resolutions above 1080p due to its narrow memory bandwidth.

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