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  • Avg. price: ~£590
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 230 W

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

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%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.9

Design

4.0%

9.1

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

  • 4.9
    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £590

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Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is a high-performance graphics card built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 2,560 stream processors, 40 ray accelerators, and a substantial 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. MSI's custom models, such as the Gaming X, boast factory-overclocked boost speeds up to 2622 MHz and utilize advanced Twin Frozr 8 cooling with Torx Fan 4.0 technology to maintain thermal efficiency under a 230W power draw. Its primary pros include excellent 1440p gaming performance, a generous VRAM capacity that outclasses similarly priced competitors, and a quiet, robust cooling design that ensures stable operation. However, its main cons are relatively weak ray-tracing performance compared to Nvidia counterparts, the lack of a DLSS equivalent at launch, and a memory bus width that can become a bottleneck during 4K resolution gaming.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT

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

6.8
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is lower than that of 53.6% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.4

Price

7.0
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is lower than 58.1% 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

12,000 points
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 12,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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

6,412 points
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 6,412 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 63.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% 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

19,749 points
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 19,749 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 61.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

9,327 points
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 9,327 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 62.6% 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

13.21 TFLOPS
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers 13.21 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

1.3
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

25.92 Gbps
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 52.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

650 W
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

279 x 131 x 58 mm
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

279 mm
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is 279 mm long, which is shorter than 54.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

3 slot/s
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% 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

1,179 g
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT weighs 1,179 g, which is heavier than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT vs the average graphics card

  • 4.7% higher boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
    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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.2622 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 20.9% higher base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
    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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.2321 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 3.33x higher HDMI bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (40 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    What it is: Maximum HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) bandwidth
    When it matters: When you need enough HDMI bandwidth for high refresh rates at high resolution.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (40 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.40 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 50% lower idle power draw
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
    When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.6 W vs 12 W
  • 4.7% higher boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
  • 20.9% higher base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 24x more Infinity Cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 3.33x higher HDMI bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (40 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
  • 6.5 dB quieter under load
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.9 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 50% lower idle power draw
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • No CUDA support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 41.5% lower FP32 performance
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 12.8% lower PassMark score
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,749 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 30% lower ray tracing score
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,412 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 18.2% lower gaming score
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12,000 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI 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.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    MSI 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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
    MSI 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.
  • 99.9% smaller L1 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (0.1 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    MSI 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
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 2 older
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    March 2021
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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.
  • 9 °C higher idle temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (46 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 7% higher TDP
    MSI 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.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • No CUDA support
    MSI 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

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

    MSI 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
    MSI 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    MSI 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.0 vs 144
  • 40% larger process node
    MSI 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

    MSI 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
    MSI 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    MSI 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI 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.16000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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What customers like about MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT?

  • Excellent 1440p and high-refresh 1080p gaming performance in modern titles.
  • Whisper-quiet operation and superb gaming noise levels (specifically the Gaming X model at ~29 dBA).
  • Generous 12GB VRAM provides good headroom for modern textures and future titles compared to 8GB rivals.
  • High energy efficiency and low idle power consumption with 'Zero Frozr' fan-stop technology.
  • Premium build quality with features like a sturdy metal backplate on higher-end variants.
  • Strong cooling performance on premium models (Gaming X) keeping temperatures well within safe limits.

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT?

  • Significantly weaker ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia's RTX 30-series competitors.
  • Lack of a native DLSS rival at launch makes it less effective for upscaling in demanding games.
  • High price premium on certain MSI models (like the Gaming X) compared to the reference MSRP.
  • Potential for coil whine under heavy load in some units.
  • Inconsistent performance in older DirectX 11 titles compared to contemporary Nvidia cards.
  • The budget-oriented MECH 2X model is noted by some users for running hotter and louder than premium versions.

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alktech.co
08/08/2022
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC Graphics Card Review TechPowerUp
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servethehome.com
25/06/2021
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lanoc.org
17/03/2021
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MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X Review
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tweaktown.com
23/03/2021
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guru3d.com
17/03/2021
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techpowerup.com
17/03/2021
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realhardwarereviews.com
13/04/2021
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lanoc.org
17/03/2021
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computerbase.de
31. März 2021
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geeknetic.es
17/03/2021
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multiplayer.it
17/03/2021
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