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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£590
  • Avg. price in US: ~$320
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 230 W

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.5

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%

5.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

4.1

Performance

24.0%

4.5

Memory

12.0%

7.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.9

Design

4.0%

8.9

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

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming is a high-performance graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 2,560 Stream Processors and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Designed for powerhouse 1440p gaming, this specific MSI model utilizes the TWIN FROZR 8 thermal system with dual TORX Fan 4.0 technology and precision-machined Core Pipes to maintain low temperatures and quiet operation. Key advantages include a factory overclocked boost speed of up to 2,622 MHz, 96MB of high-speed Infinity Cache, and robust construction with a custom PCB and metal backplate for enhanced durability. However, primary drawbacks include subpar ray tracing performance compared to rival Nvidia cards, the absence of a direct DLSS equivalent at launch, and a bulky 2.7-slot design that may not fit in smaller cases.

Technical Specifications of MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

5.5
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a technical score of 5.52 points, which is lower than that of 71% 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 Gaming has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

7.4

Price

6.1
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% 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

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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 Gaming scores 6412 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 73.5% 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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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 Gaming delivers 13.21 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 70.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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 Gaming has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% 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 Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% 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 Gaming uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% 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 Gaming reaches 384 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 60.8% 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 Gaming supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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 Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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 Gaming supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% 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 Gaming supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% 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 Gaming supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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 Gaming supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

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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 Gaming offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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 Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

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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 Gaming has a TDP of 230 W, which is higher than that of 55.6% 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 Gaming draws 230 W under peak load, which is higher than 54.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1% 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 Gaming recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

253 W
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a board power limit of 253 W, which is higher than that of 60.6% 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

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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

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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 Gaming is 279 mm long, which is shorter than 54.3% 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 Gaming is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 57.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% 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 Gaming occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 16.6% 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 Gaming weighs 1179 g, which is heavier than 60.6% of graphics cards.
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MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 20.9% higher base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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 Gaming has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2321 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 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 Gaming has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 50% more Infinity Cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 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 Gaming has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.96 MB vs 64 MB
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (31 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (31 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.31 °C vs 38 °C
  • 6.1 dB quieter under load
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.9 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
    What it is: Noise level produced by the graphics card while under load.
    When it matters: When the PC sits near you and fan noise matters during play.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.9 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.28.9 dB vs 35 dB
  • 20.9% higher base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,321 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% more Infinity Cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (96 MB vs 64 MB). The average graphics card has 64 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (31 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 6.1 dB quieter under load
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.9 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.

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Memory
Power & Cooling
  • 8 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (40 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 35.5% lower ray tracing score
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,412 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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.
  • 14.3% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 2 older
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,021 vs 2,023).
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 7% higher TDP
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (230 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15% higher board power limit
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (253 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 4 mm higher card profile
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming 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 Gaming 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 Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 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

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 40% larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming 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 Gaming 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 Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.3 MB vs 32 MB
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming 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 Gaming 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 Gaming?

  • Excellent 1440p and high-refresh 1080p gaming performance
  • MSI Twin Frozr 8 cooling keeps the card very cool (often below 60°C)
  • Extremely quiet operation, including a zero-RPM fan mode at idle
  • Generous 12GB GDDR6 VRAM is better for future-proofing than 8GB alternatives
  • Premium build quality with a sturdy metal backplate
  • Factory overclock provides a performance boost over the reference model

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming?

  • Underwhelming ray tracing performance compared to Nvidia rivals
  • High MSRP and significant price premium over the AMD reference design
  • Large physical footprint (2.7-slot width) may not fit in small cases
  • Lacks an AI-upscaling equivalent as mature as Nvidia's DLSS
  • Reported instances of coil whine under high load in some units

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The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a highly capable graphics card designed primarily for 1440p and high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, though its extreme pricing heavily impacts its overall value. In terms of pros, the card delivers excellent gaming performance, easily exceeding 60 fps at 1440p in most modern titles and clearing 120 fps in esports games at 1080p. It features a robust...Read more

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13/04/2021
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X Review

The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12G is a highly customized graphics card designed to bridge the gap between Nvidia's RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070, targeting high-performance 1080p and 1440p gaming resolution targets. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, it features native hardware-accelerated ray tracing baked right into its 17.2 billion transistor Navi 22 XT silicon. Major...Read more

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tweaktown.com
23/03/2021
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X Review - TweakTown

The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X is a highly capable, custom dual-fan graphics card built on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture that delivers exceptional performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Featuring 12GB of GDDR6 memory and AMD's innovative Infinity Cache, it easily manages demanding modern game settings. During testing, the card achieved a stable 2600MHz out of the box and...Read more

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eteknix.com
17/03/2021
MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12G Graphics Card Review

The eTeknix review of the MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12G highlights this GPU as a mid-range contender designed to set a new standard for 1440p resolution gaming. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, the custom card stands out for its high build quality, offering a solid weight and a premium feel right out of the box. Unlike the larger triple-fan setups found on the higher-end Gaming X...Read more

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lanoc.org
17/03/2021
MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming XGo to product viewer dialog for this item. - LanOC Reviews

The MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X is a dual-fan, factory-overclocked graphics card designed primarily for exceptional 1440p and high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. Operating with a boost clock of 2629 MHz, the card leverages AMD's high clock speeds and dedicated ray accelerators to deliver significant performance leaps over the previous generation. In synthetic and in-game benchmarks, it...Read more

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guru3d.com
17/03/2021
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X review - www.guru3d.com

The Guru3D review of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X showcases a highly premium, customized take on AMD’s RDNA2-based architecture, positioned to compete alongside NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 3070. Built on a maxed-out Navi 22 GPU with 2,560 stream processors, this custom model delivers substantial out-of-the-box speed thanks to a factory overclock that elevates the boost...Read more

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techpowerup.com
17/03/2021
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X Review | TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X identifies the card as an excellent 1440p performer, featuring a factory-overclocked 2.63 GHz boost clock and the highly efficient Twin Frozr 8 thermal solution. Key strengths include whisper-quiet acoustics (29 dBA under load), idle fan-stop functionality, and competitive 12 GB GDDR6 performance, making it a robust option...Read more

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eteknix.com
17/03/2021
MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12G Graphics Card Review - eTeknix

The eTeknix review of the MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X concludes that this graphics card delivers strong 1440p gaming performance and exceptional build quality. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture, the card features 12GB of GDDR6 memory and runs at high out-of-the-box clock speeds. Prominent pros highlighted in the evaluation include its robust Twin Frozr cooling solution, which keeps the...Read more

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wccftech.com
17/03/2021
MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12 GB Graphics Card Review - Wccftech

The Wccftech review of the MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming X 12 GB highlights a robust, factory-overclocked card featuring efficient Twin Frozr 8 cooling, offering exceptional thermals, quiet operation, and strong 1440p gaming performance with 12 GB of VRAM. While the card delivers high boost clocks, downsides include reduced performance at 4K due to a 192-bit bus, poor ray tracing...Read more

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cowcotland.com
17/03/2026
Test carte graphique MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X, MSI sort les griffes !

The Cowcotland review of the MSI RX 6700 XT Gaming X highlights its strong thermal efficiency and quiet operation, driven by the Twin Frozr 8 cooler maintaining 71°C under load with low noise levels. The card, built on RDNA2 architecture with 12GB GDDR6, performs efficiently with 4W idle and 204W load power draw, offering robust 1080p and 1440p rasterized performance. However, the...Read more

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