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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 230 W

ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.2

Performance

24.0%

5.9

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.4

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    5.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    5.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.5

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is a mid-range graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus and 2,560 stream processors. This factory-overclocked edition delivers a boost clock of up to 2620 MHz and a game clock of 2474 MHz, specifically optimized for high-refresh 1440p gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate and ray tracing support. Its primary strengths include a robust triple-fan cooling system with Striped Axial Fans, 0dB silent cooling for light workloads, and a protective metal backplate. However, potential drawbacks include its large 303mm length which may not fit in smaller cases, a higher recommended PSU requirement of 700W compared to reference models, and relatively weaker ray tracing performance when compared to NVIDIA competitors.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.9
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a technical score of 6.88 points, which is lower than that of 51.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

7.5
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 64.3% of products in this category.
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

13,434 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC scores 13,434 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 55.4% of graphics cards.
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

6,400 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC scores 6,400 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 63.6% of graphics cards.
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

19,750 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC scores 19,750 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 61.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

19,729 points
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC scores 19,729 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 79.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

13.41 TFLOPS
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC delivers 13.41 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 67.3% of graphics cards.
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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

12 GB
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
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

GDDR6
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
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

192 bit
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
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

384 GB/s
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC reaches 384 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 60.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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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

4.0
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
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

x16
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
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

12 Ultimate
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
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

1.4
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
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

4.6
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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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

4
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
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

7680x4320
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
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

3
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
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

1.4
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
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

16.2 Gbps
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 16.2 Gbps, which is slower than on 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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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

230 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a TDP of 230 W, which is higher than that of 55.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
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

230 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC draws 230 W under peak load, which is higher than 53% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
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

700 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% of graphics cards.
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

230 W
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a board power limit of 230 W, which is higher than that of 51% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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

230 W
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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

303 x 131 x 45 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC measures 303x131x 45 mm, which is more compact than 56.6% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

303 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is 303 mm long, which is longer than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% of graphics cards.
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

131 mm
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2% of graphics cards.
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

2 slot/s
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
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

890 g
ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC weighs 890 g, which is lighter than 64.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC vs the average graphics card

  • 23.7% higher base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,375 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,375 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.2375 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 4.6% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,620 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,620 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2620 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.96 MB vs 4 MB
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 23.7% higher base clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,375 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 4.6% higher boost clock speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,620 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 58.3% lower idle power draw
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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.
  • More compact card size
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is more compact than the average graphics card (303x131x 45 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 40.6% lower FP32 performance
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 12.8% lower PassMark score
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,750 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 30.2% lower ray tracing score
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,400 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.3% lower memory bandwidth
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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 encoder generation
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 2 older
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    March 2021
  • Older OpenCL version
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • No dual BIOS
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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.
  • 7% higher TDP
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (230 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • No RGB lighting
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 18 mm longer card length
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC is longer than the average graphics card (303 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • No CUDA support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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
  • No DLSS support
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.0 vs 144
  • No dual BIOS
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC 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

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
  • No RGB lighting
    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC?

  • Strong 1440p gaming performance with solid frame rates in modern titles
  • Generous 12GB VRAM capacity prevents bottlenecks and aids in future-proofing
  • Effective triple-fan cooling system that maintains stable core temperatures around 70-71°C under load
  • Quiet operation under typical loads, supported by a 0dB silent cooling mode during idle
  • Enhanced build quality including a reinforced metal backplate and a 10-phase VRM solution
  • Consistently praised as high value for money, especially in the budget 1440p market

What customers dislike about ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Challenger Pro OC?

  • Large physical dimensions (315mm length, triple-slot) can cause clearance issues in smaller cases
  • Noticeable fan noise or 'loud' operation when pushed to its limits or using default fan curves
  • Reports of minor coil whine in some units under heavy load
  • Ray tracing performance is underwhelming compared to similarly priced NVIDIA alternatives
  • Occasional software/driver-related flickering when syncing with third-party RGB controllers

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