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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£590VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):230 W

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

7.6/10

▲Better than 58% of graphics cards

7.6

▲Better than 62%

6.9

▼Worse than 51%

8.1

▲Better than 60%

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Not in any best-of list yet

5.2
Gaming
Gaming
5.2/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
3.1
FP32 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
Video editing
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
7.4
VRAM
20.0%
3.1
FP32 performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.0
1080p
1080p
5.0/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
3.1
FP32 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
1440p
5.0/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
3.1
FP32 performance
30.0%
7.4
VRAM
15.0%
5.5
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.4
4K
4K
5.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
3.1
FP32 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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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

Based on 9 · 4

Reviewers praise the cooling and build, but criticise weak ray tracing, the bulky size and lacking upscaling; performance divides opinion.

Praised

Mixed views

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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

Based on 223 owners sharing their experience in online comments

83%positive9%mixed8%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming speed and ample VRAM, while driver issues, heat, and weak ray tracing bother some.

What owners like

Owners upgrading from older cards such as the RX 580, GTX 1070, GTX 980 or RTX 3060 report a very large jump in frame rates in their games.31
Owners playing at 1440p report smooth, high-setting gameplay in most titles, often above 60 fps, with many games running 90 to 200 fps.25
Owners gaming at 1080p say the card runs nearly every title at maxed or high settings, often above 100 fps, with some pairing it with a 1440p monitor too.15
Owners say the card runs their games without crashes or driver problems, with one reporting no crashes at all since purchase.9
Owners who bought the card one to three years ago say it still runs modern games well at high settings at 1440p and 1080p.9
Owners overclock with core clocks near 2600 to 2885 MHz and faster memory timings, reporting gains of about 5 to 15 percent in frame rate with stable results.8
Owners with aftermarket coolers say temperatures stay cool and fan noise stays low during gaming, even when the card is overclocked or undervolted.8
Owners praise the 12 GB of VRAM, saying it handles demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator at high settings where 8 GB cards struggle.8
Owners say the card draws modest power under load, around 195 W when tuned, and is efficient for its performance, especially compared with the RX 580.7
Owners using 4K TVs or monitors say the card plays many titles at 4K with FSR upscaling, though some newer games drop to 30 to 40 fps at native 4K.7

What owners dislike

Stuttering and unstable frame rates in games10
Owners report driver problems such as random black screens, driver timeouts, and system reboots, especially with automatic Adrenalin driver updates or when Smart Access Memory is enabled.10
High hotspot and memory temperatures8
Owners say ray tracing performance is weak, with frame rates falling sharply when it is turned on, so many prefer to keep it off.5
Some owners say the card falls behind the RTX 3070 and 3060 Ti in some titles, such as Far Cry 6, and the 6800 is clearly faster.4
Owners on 4K displays say native 4K gaming can drop to 30 to 40 fps in newer titles, so they rely on FSR upscaling to get playable frame rates.3

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

7.6

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Performance

6.1

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Memory

6.0

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VRAM

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Features

9.2

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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DirectX version

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Connectivity

9.2

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

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Power

8.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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Board power limit

PCIe power spec

230 W

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Design

5.9

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Size

322x 141x 56.5 mm

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ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC better than the average graphics card?

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4.7% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,622 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,622 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
20.9% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
24x more Infinity Cache
This graphics card 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
12.5% higher review score
Reviews score
8.1/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 60% of models
80%
7.9
Average grade
20%
8.7
Popularity
Grades by review (13)
9 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 4 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.
8.1 vs 7.2
14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card 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.
2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
28.2% higher sentiment score
10.0 vs 7.8
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.

12.5% higher review score
Reviews score
8.1/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
80%
7.9
Average grade
20%
8.7
Popularity
Grades by review (13)
9 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 4 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.
8.1 vs 7.2
28.2% higher sentiment score
10.0 vs 7.8

4.7% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,622 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,622 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
20.9% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
More FP64 throughput
This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
1:16 vs 1:64

Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
24x more Infinity Cache
This graphics card 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
14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card 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.
2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.

13 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (54 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
54 °C vs 67 °C
58.3% lower idle power draw
This graphics card 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.
5 W vs 12 W

Why is ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC worse than the average graphics card?

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No CUDA support
This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
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
40% larger process node
This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
7 nm vs 5 nm
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
16 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
141 mm vs 125 mm
15.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card 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.
16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

No CUDA support
This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
40.4% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
13.46 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
2 years older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
March 2021
2021 vs 2023
24 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
160 vs 184
29.9% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,412 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
6,412 points vs 9,148 points
9.8% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (20,427 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
20,427 points vs 22,638 points
15.4% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12,500 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
12,500 points vs 14,779 points

15.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card 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.
16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
87.5% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
3 MB vs 24 MB
14.3% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card 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.
384 GB/s vs 448 GB/s

No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
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
40% larger process node
This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
7 nm vs 5 nm
Older OpenCL version
This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
2.1 vs 3

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
2.1 vs 2.1a
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

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
7% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (230 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
230 W vs 215 W
6 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
43 °C vs 37 °C

16 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
141 mm vs 125 mm
39.8 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (322 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
322 mm vs 282.2 mm
0.4 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2.9 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
64.1% heavier
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,664 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
1,664 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

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

9.0

Top3Entertainment

≈ estimated

15/10/2021

Open-box review · benchmarks and temperature tests

Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC has great looks, strong performance and good temperatures, and it is recommended despite being one of the pricier cards.

4.0

Hardware Unboxed

≈ estimated

24/04/2021

Hands-on review · teardown, temperatures and pricing

Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC has strong cooling and build quality, but its price premium makes it hard to recommend.

Hands-on video, no verdict

Overview video

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0

techpowerup.com

✓ explicit

17/03/2021

ASUS Radeon RX 6700 XT STRIX OC Review - TechPowerUp

Launch review · Custom card

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT O12G suits 1440p gaming with 12GB of memory and a silent BIOS, but its narrower memory bus holds it back.

8.0

guru3d.com

≈ estimated

17/03/2021

ASUS Radeon RX 6700 XT STRIX OC review - Guru3D

Lab test · Quiet operation

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT OC is a quiet triple-fan card with a factory overclock, but its narrower 192-bit memory bus limits bandwidth.

7.0

ign.com

✓ explicit

16/07/2021

Asus ROG Strix RX 6700 XT OC Review - IGN

Benchmark review · Midrange GPU

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT OC is quiet and cool, but it runs only about 2% faster than the reference card, so most buyers should skip it.

7.5

cgmagonline.com

✓ explicit

15/07/2022

ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT GPU Review - CGMagazine Comics Gaming Magazine

Hands-on test · Triple-fan GPU

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT OC is a quiet, well-cooled card that handles 1080p and 1440p well, but it lacks DLSS upscaling.

7.0

guru3d.com

≈ estimated

17/03/2021

ASUS Radeon RX 6700 XT STRIX OC review - Guru3D

Lab test · Cooling and noise

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT OC is near-silent and runs cool, but a 3 to 4% gain over reference is hard to justify.

9.0

hardwareinside.de

≈ estimated

05/07/2021

ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Review

Hands-on test · Upper midrange card

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT is a well-built upper midrange card with 12GB of memory that stays cool and quiet, but its cooler is very bulky.

7.4

computerbild.de

✓ explicit

17/09/2021

Asus ROG STRIX RX 6700 XT review

Lab test · Upper midrange card

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT is fast at Full HD and WQHD, quiet day to day, but loud under full load and weak at 4K ray tracing.

8.4

ginjfo.com

✓ explicit

17/03/2021

ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT OC, the complete review - GinjFo

Hands-on test · Cooler design

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT OC has three fans and a quiet mode, but at 322mm long it is very large.

8.0

masgamers.com

≈ estimated

15/11/2021

ASUS ROG STRIX RX 6700 XT OC – REVIEW

Hands-on review · 1440p gaming

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix RX 6700 XT OC is a sturdy 1440p card with a strong triple-fan cooler, but it has only three DisplayPorts and one HDMI.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

Exceptional thermal performance, often running significantly cooler than reference models
Excellent build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and 'built like a tank' feel
Highly effective triple-fan cooling system that remains very quiet, especially in 'Silent' BIOS mode
Strong 1440p gaming performance and high frame rates in e-sports titles
Premium aesthetic with customizable RGB lighting that integrates well with other ROG components
Dual BIOS feature allowing users to choose between maximum cooling or lower noise levels
High VRAM capacity (12GB) providing better future-proofing for modern texture-heavy games compared to 8GB rivals

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC

Significantly higher price tag compared to other RX 6700 XT models, often cited as a 'ROG tax'
Large physical footprint (nearly 13 inches long and 2.9-slot width) may not fit in smaller cases
Ray tracing performance lags noticeably behind competing NVIDIA cards
Lack of a native DLSS alternative (though FSR is available) can affect performance in heavy titles
Marginal performance gains (approx. 2-3%) over the base reference card despite the premium cost
Possible coil whine reported by some users under high load

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 2560 stream processors and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface. It offers substantial factory overclocks with a boost clock of up to 2622 MHz and is engineered with a massive 2.9-slot heatsink and three Axial-tech fans for superior thermal management. Main characteristics include a premium reinforced frame, addressable RGB lighting compatible with Aura Sync, and a dual BIOS switch for performance or quiet modes. Pros include exceptional 1440p gaming performance, ultra-quiet operation under load, and one of the most robust cooling solutions in its class. However, its large physical footprint requires significant case space, and it carries a higher price premium compared to other RX 6700 XT models.

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