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PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£520
Avg. price in US: ~$480
VRAM: 12 GB
Memory bus width: 192 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 230 W

PowerColor 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.

7.1

Very good

6.9

Good

9.4

Exceptional

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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#147 in Best AMD Radeon Graphic Cards
#591 in Best Graphic Cards
#650 in Best Graphic Cards For Video Editing
#657 in Best Graphic Cards For 1080p Gaming
#668 in Best Graphic Cards For Gaming
#714 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming

Verdict

The PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT is a mid-range graphics card built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 2,560 stream processors, 40 Ray Accelerators, and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Designed for high-performance 1440p gaming, it offers a reference boost clock of up to 2581 MHz (up to 2622 MHz on premium Red Devil models) and utilizes a 96MB AMD Infinity Cache to enhance memory bandwidth efficiency. Key advantages include a generous VRAM capacity compared to similar Nvidia models, excellent energy efficiency, and effective cooling solutions like the triple-fan Red Devil or compact dual-fan Fighter variants. However, notable drawbacks include weaker ray-tracing performance relative to Nvidia rivals and a lack of support for DLSS, relying instead on AMD FSR for upscaling.

Technical Specifications of graphics card PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT

Overall score

7.1

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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.

Performance

6.2

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

5.9

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

9.2

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

9.1

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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

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

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

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

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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Power & Cooling

8.7

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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

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

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

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

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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Design

6.2

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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

267 x 110 x 40 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

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

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

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

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PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT vs the average graphics card

Why is PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the average graphics card?

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20.9% higher base clock speed
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
3% higher boost clock speed
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2581 MHz vs 2505 MHz
24x more Infinity Cache
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
17.4% higher user score
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.39 vs 8.000).
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.
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.39 vs 8.000).9.39 vs 8
2 more GPUs supported
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.
Importance: LOW
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.2 vs 0
2.37x more popular
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 4.215).
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.
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT is more popular than the average graphics card (10.00 vs 4.215).10 vs 4.22
Better FP64 ratio
PowerColor 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
20.9% higher base clock speed
PowerColor 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.
3% higher boost clock speed
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,581 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
Better FP64 ratio
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
24x more Infinity Cache
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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.
2 more GPUs supported
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
3.33x higher HDMI bandwidth
PowerColor 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.
7.4 dB quieter under load
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.

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Why is PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT worse than the average graphics card?

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No CUDA support
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
104 fewer AI cores
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (40 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
41.5% lower FP32 performance
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,750 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
21.8% lower ray tracing score
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,171 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
41.4% lower compute score
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (7,075 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
64 bit narrower memory bus
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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.
No DLSS support
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
40% larger process node
PowerColor 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 encoder generation
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
Older Vulkan version
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
2 older
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
March 2021
No AV1 encoding
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
15 °C lower thermal ceiling
PowerColor 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.
7% higher TDP
PowerColor 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.
7 °C higher load temperature
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
41.7% higher idle power draw
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (17 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
6 °C higher idle temperature
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
35 mm longer card length
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
0.5 slot/s wider design
PowerColor 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.
5 mm higher card profile
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
No CUDA support
PowerColor 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
64 bit narrower memory bus
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
No DLSS support
PowerColor 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
40% larger process node
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
104 fewer AI cores
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (40 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (40 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.40 vs 144
No AV1 encoding
PowerColor 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
15.8% slower memory speed
PowerColor 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
PowerColor 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
Older encoder generation
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
What it is: Generation of the onboard video encoder engine
When it matters: When streaming, capture quality, AV1 readiness, or creator export speed matters as much as gaming frame rate.
Importance: LOW
PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.3 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Excellent value for money, especially in the used market as of 2024-2026
Strong 1440p gaming performance in titles without ray tracing
Generous 12GB of VRAM makes it more future-proof than 8GB competitors
Efficient power consumption compared to some higher-end cards
Solid 1080p 'beast' that delivers very high refresh rates for competitive esports
The Fighter model is compact, making it suitable for smaller PC builds

What customers dislike about PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Relatively weak ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA RTX 30-series and 40-series cards
PowerColor Fighter and Hellhound models can have noticeable coil whine or fan noise under heavy load
Historical issues with AMD driver timeouts reported by some long-term users
Higher operating temperatures on some PowerColor models, sometimes requiring aggressive fan curves
Performance in productivity and machine learning tasks is significantly behind NVIDIA counterparts
Starting to show its age in some 2026-era modern titles at 1440p without upscaling

Expert reviews

overclock3d.net

06/05/2021

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PowerColor RX 6700 XT Hellhound Spectral White Review

The PowerColor RX 6700 XT Hellhound Spectral White is hailed as a standout, all-white GPU featuring a white PCB, shroud, and backplate, offering exceptional aesthetic appeal and robust cooling performance for high-detail 1080p and 1440p gaming. While the card excels in thermals, cons include limited 4K gaming capabilities and minimal factory overclocks compared to reference models. YouTube · Despite lacking a significant performance boost out of the box, the card serves as a "fantastic weapon" that relies on AMD's boosting technology, making it a desirable choice for themed builds. The review highlights its immaculate design and efficient triple-fan cooler as primary advantages for users prioritizing aesthetics and solid mid-range performance. YouTube

guru3d.com

17/03/2021

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PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound review

The PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound is a solid, non-overclocked graphics card that delivers gaming performance right on par with AMD’s reference design, making it an admirable choice for Full HD (1080p) and Quad HD (1440p) resolutions. Architecturally, it scales well with AMD's Smart Access Memory (SAM), which can significantly boost framerates if your Windows installation is configured as UEFI. PowerColor implemented a highly efficient cooling system that maintains low operating temperatures under 60°C during heavy gaming loads. Additionally, its power efficiency is commendable, drawing a typical gaming load of roughly 200W, which sits a notch lower than the reference specifications. The aesthetics are intentionally simplified, featuring blue-only LED fans that can be easily switched off for users who prefer a minimal look. However, the card suffers from a few notable drawbacks. While the cooling solution keeps the card functionally silent at around 35 to 36 dBA, the specific review sample suffered from a minor defect causing a buzzing noise in one of the fans. More broadly, the RDNA2 architecture struggles heavily with raytracing performance when compared to NVIDIA's...

overclockersclub.com

14/04/2021

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PowerColor Red Devil RX 6700 XT Review - Overclockers Club

The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6700 XT is a premium, RDNA 2-based 1440p graphics card featuring 12GB of VRAM and an exceptional 3-slot cooling system that offers quiet operation and strong thermal performance. Notable pros include a massive generational jump over the RX 5700 XT, a high-quality build, and a dual-BIOS switch with an easy automatic undervolt feature. However, the card has limitations, such as a strict 2.7GHz frequency cap caused by AMD's 1.2V voltage restriction, which makes its robust 10-phase VRM largely over-specced, notes the Overclockers Club review. Additionally, ray-tracing performance is significantly lower than competitor NVIDIA cards, and the included DevilZone lighting software has known, minor bugs.

bit-tech.net

24/03/2021

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PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound Review | bit-tech.net

The PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound is a solid, well-built graphics card featuring AMD's Navi 22 architecture, 2,560 stream processors, 12GB of GDDR6 memory, and a 192-bit memory interface. Measuring 305mm x 132mm x 50mm and weighing 1,172g, this 2.5-slot card strictly adheres to AMD's reference frequencies, clocking in with a 2,424MHz game clock and a 2,581MHz boost clock. Structurally, it is equipped with a braced backplate for enhanced strength, a 5-heatpipe nickel-plated copper block assembly, dual 8-pin power connectors, and an 8 -phase VRM to efficiently manage its 230W total board power. For connectivity, the card provides three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and a single HDMI 2.1 port. The review highlights several core strengths and weaknesses of the Hellhound variant. On the positive side (pros), the triple-fan cooling system operates with a remarkably quiet hush even under prolonged gaming loads, making it an excellent choice for noise-sensitive users. It also features a zero-RPM mode tied directly to GPU load and includes a physical hardware switch to easily deactivate the bright, built-in blue LED lighting. On the negative side (cons),...

theoverclockingpage.com

16/11/2023

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Review – Powercolor RX 6700 XT Fighter: Compact yet powerful Graphics Card!

PowerColor RX 6700 XT Fighter The PowerColor RX 6700 XT Fighter is a compact, dual-fan, and dual-slot graphics card built on AMD’s 7nm RDNA2 architecture, making it an excellent fit for Small Form Factor (SFF) and ITX cases due to its short 230mm length. PowerColor reduced the card's default TDP to 185W compared to the 230W reference design, which lowers power consumption but slightly limits out-of-the-box clock frequencies. In thermal testing, the cooling solution performed remarkably well despite its smaller size, maintaining maximum GPU temperatures at 74°C and Hot Spot temperatures at 94°C under heavy loads while keeping VRM and memory temperatures safely under 70°C. In terms of pure gaming performance, the card delivers highly satisfactory rasterization results even at 1440p resolutions. However, the graphics card comes with clear trade-offs, particularly regarding its competitive pricing of around 330 USD, where it faces stiff competition from alternatives like the RX 6750 XT (which offers better performance) and the RTX 3060 Ti (which features superior DLSS and ray tracing capabilities). The Fighter struggles significantly when Ray Tracing is activated in demanding titles...

guru3d.com

17/03/2021

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Powercolor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound review - www.guru3d.com

The Guru3D PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Hellhound Review highlights a graphics card engineered primarily to deliver dependable, reference-level performance with enhanced structural design. Built on AMD's RDNA2 architecture with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the Hellhound focuses heavily on thermal and acoustic efficiency rather than high factory overclocks. Prominent pros include an impressive triple-fan cooler and a 2.5-slot design that maintain very pleasing, admirable temperatures and exceptionally low acoustic levels during heavy gaming sessions. Visually, the card avoids overly flash lighting setups by incorporating a clean black-and-blue color scheme with a dedicated physical switch to easily turn the static blue fan LEDs completely on or off. Performance-wise, it acts as an excellent solution for Full HD (1080p) and Quad HD (WQHD/1440p) gaming setups. However, being a non-overclocked stock SKU brings specific cons that limit its overall flexibility and value. Because it operates at reference clocks, it features a lower base power allowance and strict factory-enforced restrictions on maximum Boost frequencies and memory tweaking. Reviewers also pointed out architectural limitations, such as mediocre first-generation raytracing capabilities and...

techpowerup.com

17/03/2021

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PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Red Devil Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 XT Red Devil highlights an exceptional custom Navi 22 card designed for high-performance 1440p gaming. Pros include a massive triple-slot, triple-fan cooler that achieves low noise levels (28 dBA) and temperatures, alongside an advanced 12-phase VRM, dual-BIOS, and a premium aesthetic with ARGB lighting. Conversely, the card is limited by poor ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA rivals and exhibits almost no tangible gains from manual overclocking due to AMD's memory limits. Other drawbacks noted in the review include minor fan speed fluctuations, high multi-monitor power draw, and significantly inflated market pricing at launch.

babeltechreviews.com

17/03/2021

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The Red Devil & Reference RX 6700 XT take on the RTX 3070 with 35 Games

Performance & Technical Overview The PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a boost clock of up to 2622MHz, outperforming the AMD reference card's 2581MHz out of the box. In rasterization benchmarks across 35 games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the card achieves a 1–2% performance advantage over the reference version and successfully trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition. Designed for thermal efficiency, it features an over-engineered 12-phase VRM, a triple-fan cooler (two 100mm and one 90mm fan), a physical dual-BIOS switch for OC/Silent modes, and custom 3-pin addressable RGB lighting. Under maximum manual overclocking to 2790MHz–2800MHz, the card operates quietly below 55°C (with junction temperatures under 75°C), entirely avoiding the thermal throttling seen on the reference variant. Pros & Cons Pro: Exceptional cooling performance keeps core temperatures under 55°C and prevents thermal throttling. Pro: Whisper-quiet operation via a triple-fan layout and a dedicated Silent BIOS mode. Pro: 12GB of VRAM provides better future-proofing than the 8GB configurations on competing RTX 3070/3060 Ti cards....

igorslab.de

18/06/2021

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Powercolor Radeon RX 6700XT Hellhound 12 GB im Test

The Powercolor Radeon RX 6700XT Hellhound 12 GB stands out in the market due to its unique aesthetic, featuring a striking all-white PCB, a matching white plastic shroud, and exclusive white LED illumination. Built on AMD's RDNA 2 architecture with 2,560 shader units and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, this 2.5-slot card measures 31 cm in length and weighs 1,179 grams. In terms of features, it fully supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Variable Rate Shading (VRS), and the AV1 video codec. Powercolor deliberately tuned this model with slightly lower clock speeds (a 1,547 MHz base and 2,594 MHz boost) and adjusted SoC voltages compared to AMD's reference design to prioritize optimized power draw and thermal efficiency. Key Pros and Cons Pro: Beautiful, unique all-white design including a rare white PCB. Pro: Better energy efficiency and lower power consumption than the AMD reference card. Pro: Robust cooling layout with two 10-cm fans and one 8.5-cm center fan. Con: No dual-BIOS switch feature available. Con: The LED lighting cannot be controlled via software and is limited only...

geeknetic.es

17/03/2021

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Review - Geeknetic

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a capable mid-range graphics card designed primarily to compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 2K resolution for AAA gaming. Built on the 7nm RDNA 2 architecture, it features 40 Compute Units, 2560 Shaders, and a 192-bit memory bus. Although the memory bus is narrower than its predecessor (the RX 5700 XT), AMD compensates for this by upgrading the VRAM to 12GB of GDDR6 and introducing 96MB of high-speed Infinity Cache, which significantly boosts effective bandwidth. The reference design employs an efficient dual-axial fan cooling system that keeps the card running around 74-75°C under normal gaming loads, with a 230W TDP. Notably, the GPU achieves an outstanding out-of-the-box boost clock of up to 2580MHz, showcasing excellent architectural refinement. Key Pros and Cons The review highlights distinct advantages and drawbacks of this graphics card: Massive Overclocking Potential: The GPU easily pushes boundaries, stably running up to 2850MHz and approaching the driver limit of 2950MHz. Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing: It introduces dedicated DXRT support, a feature entirely missing from the previous generation. Excellent VRAM Allocation:...

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