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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT review: 117 specs compared

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

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

40%

6.8

Technical score

25%

8.3

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

10

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 59% of graphics cards
7.6

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

â–²Better than 62%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

5.9

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

6.9

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 54%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
â–²Better than 77%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT

Based on 6 · 5

Reviewers praise its strong gaming performance and quiet cooling, but agree ray tracing is a clear weak spot.
Praised
Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 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 MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

5.9

Memory

12%

7.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

6.9

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity

6.8
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 12,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
6,412 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card 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
19,749 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 19,749 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
9,327 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 9,327 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 62.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
13.21 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 67.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% 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
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
384 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 384 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
16,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 16,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% 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
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% 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
Market range: <4 – >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
Market range: <1 – >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
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
25.92 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 51.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.3% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
230 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 230 W, which is higher than that of 56.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
230 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 230 W under peak load, which is higher than 53.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
230 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 230 W, which is higher than that of 51.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
230 W
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What reviewers say
Size
279x 131x 58 mm
Length
279 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 279 mm long, which is shorter than 53.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
131 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 62.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.8% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,179 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,179 g, which is heavier than 58.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 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
  • 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
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    8.3 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.
  • 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
  • 15.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    8.3 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
  • 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.
  • 3.33x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 6.5 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card 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.
    28.9 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 50% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card 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
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 41.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    13.21 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 41.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    13.21 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
  • 12.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,749 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    19,749 points vs 22,638 points
  • 18.8% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    12,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • 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 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card 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.
    46 °C vs 37 °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
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card 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.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131 mm vs 125 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Real Hardware Reviews
≈ estimated
15/04/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks, temperatures and noise
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is a strong 1440p card with clear limits, worth a top spot if you don't need strong ray tracing.
7.0
Hardware Busters
≈ estimated
13/04/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks and noise tests
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is good for 1440p gaming, but it runs loud and stock is scarce; the RTX 3070 is better if prices are close.
7.0
ThinkComputers
≈ estimated
17/03/2021
Hands-on review · game tests, cooling and pricing
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT is a good 1440p card, but its street price is hard to justify against rivals.
8.0
ComTong NY
≈ estimated
27/03/2021
Unboxing · benchmarks and mining test
Verdict
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT offers strong game performance and cooling, but it's only a good deal near its target price.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
17/03/2021
Launch-day review · Overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a factory-overclocked card with 12GB of memory and RGB lighting, though its narrow 192-bit bus and bulk are drawbacks.
9.0
lanoc.org
≈ estimated
17/03/2021
Benchmark review · 1440p performance
Verdict
The MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a strong, cool-running 1440p card, though 4K is a stretch and Blender rendering trails the RTX 3060 Ti.
8.5
realhardwarereviews.com
✓ explicit
13/04/2021
Overclocking test · Plug-and-play card
Verdict
The MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a fun card that delivers most overclocking gains out of the box, held back by its 192-bit memory bus.
9.2
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
24/03/2021
Teardown review · Build and power
Verdict
The MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a 1440p card with a 12-phase power design, but its 60 mm thickness and over 1.1 kg weight make it bulky.
8.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
17/03/2021
Launch review · 1440p card
Verdict
The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a cool, near-silent card for high-refresh 1440p gaming, but it trails Nvidia in ray tracing and lacks DLSS.
8.0
tomshw.it
✓ explicit
17/03/2021
Launch review · Mid-range card
Verdict
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is a strong card for classic Full HD and 1440p gaming at high frame rates, but its ray tracing is mediocre.

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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.

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.

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