Quick answer
The RX 6600 is a C-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 33, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 1080p gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 83 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p and 26 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. Its maker recommends a 500W power supply.
RX 6600 Specs
| Spec | RX 6600 |
|---|---|
| Maker | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Boost clock | 2491 MHz |
| Compute Units | 28 |
| Board power | 132W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 500W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver |
| Released | 2021 |
| ComputingSkill gaming score | 33 (C tier) |
Specs: RX 6600 official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
RX 6600 Gaming Performance (Estimated FPS)
Average FPS from the FPS Calculator’s formula for a typical AAA game, paired with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the card is the limit wherever it can be. Figures marked * are held back by the CPU instead. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included; they are estimates, not benchmarks.
| Settings | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 140 | 92 | 54 |
| Medium | 107 | 70 | 41 |
| High | 83 | 54 | 26 |
| Ultra | 66 | 39 | 19 |
| Esports titles, high | 248 | 162 | 96 |
In the GPU tier list the RX 6600 sits in C tier: 1080p gaming at high settings. In games that support it, FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver can raise these frame rates, at some cost in image quality or input latency. How upscaling and frame generation work.
Is 8GB of VRAM Enough on the RX 6600?
8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there. The rule is the GPU VRAM Calculator’s minimum for each resolution and texture level (1080p: 6GB at high, 8GB at ultra; 1440p: 8GB / 10GB; 4K: 12GB / 14GB). Short on VRAM, a game stutters or swaps textures rather than simply losing frames.
Best CPU for the RX 6600
At 1080p, the Core i3-12100F is the most modest current CPU that runs the RX 6600 without a noticeable CPU bottleneck (under 15% in our engine, typical AAA game at high settings). A faster CPU still helps in esports and CPU-heavy games, where the CPU sets the frame rate far more often.
| CPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Pair page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 3600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Core i3-12100F | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Core i5-12400F | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Core i5-14600K | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
“GPU-limited” is normal and means the card is the part working hardest. A CPU % is how much of the card goes unused. Check any other pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.
What PSU Does the RX 6600 Need?
The RX 6600’s maker recommends a 500W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 132W. With a Core i3-12100F, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 302W for the whole PC and recommends a 500W unit (30% headroom, rounded up). A power-hungry CPU such as a Core i9 needs more, so check your exact parts.
Similar Graphics Cards
| Graphics card | Score | VRAM | FPS 1440p high | Board power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3060 12GB | 34 | 12GB | 58 | 170W | 2021 |
| RX 6600 | 33 | 8GB | 54 | 132W | 2021 |
| Arc A750 | 33 | 8GB | 56 | 225W | 2022 |
| RTX 2060 6GB | 30 | 6GB | 46 | 160W | 2019 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 25 | 6GB | 38 | 125W | 2019 |
Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 3060 12GB vs RX 6600 and RX 6600 vs RX 7600.
Try the RX 6600 with your own CPU, resolution and settings in the FPS Calculator, or see which games it runs in Can I Run It.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RX 6600 good for 1440p gaming?
It runs 1440p, but below the level our PC Upgrade Calculator calls comfortable for high settings (score 33 vs 50 needed). Expect about 54 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game; medium settings or upscaling get you closer to 60.
What CPU should I pair with the RX 6600?
At least a Core i3-12100F, at 1080p and 1440p alike, to avoid a noticeable CPU bottleneck. Faster CPUs help in esports and strategy games.
What power supply does the RX 6600 need?
Its maker recommends 500W. With a Core i3-12100F our PSU Calculator suggests 500W for the whole PC.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the RX 6600?
8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there.