Quick answer
The RX 6700 XT is a C-tier graphics card in our GPU tier list (gaming score 47, RTX 4090 = 100), built for 1080p gaming. With a fast CPU it averages about 118 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K in a typical AAA game at high settings. 12GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p and 1440p and enough for high (not ultra) textures at 4K. Its maker recommends a 650W power supply.
RX 6700 XT Specs
| Spec | RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|
| Maker | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 12GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit |
| Boost clock | 2581 MHz |
| Compute Units | 40 |
| Board power | 230W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 650W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | FSR 3 upscaling and frame generation, plus AFMF in the driver |
| Released | 2021 |
| ComputingSkill gaming score | 47 (C tier) |
Specs: RX 6700 XT official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
RX 6700 XT 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 | 200 | 136 | 84 |
| Medium | 153 | 104 | 64 |
| High | 118 | 80 | 49 |
| Ultra | 94 | 64 | 36 |
| Esports titles, high | 353 | 240 | 148 |
In the GPU tier list the RX 6700 XT 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 12GB of VRAM Enough on the RX 6700 XT?
12GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p and 1440p and enough for high (not ultra) textures at 4K. 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 6700 XT
At 1080p, the Core i3-12100F is the most modest current CPU that runs the RX 6700 XT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i3-12100F | CPU ~13% | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | — |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | CPU ~6% | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | Balanced | GPU-limited | GPU-limited | Full pairing |
| Core i5-12400F | Balanced | 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 6700 XT Need?
The RX 6700 XT’s maker recommends a 650W power supply, and the card itself draws up to about 230W. With a Core i3-12100F, the PSU Calculator estimates a full-load draw of about 400W for the whole PC and recommends a 650W 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 5060 Ti 16GB | 50 | 16GB | 82 | 180W | 2025 |
| RTX 3070 | 49 | 8GB | 83 | 220W | 2020 |
| RX 9060 XT 16GB | 47 | 16GB | 77 | 160W | 2025 |
| RX 6700 XT | 47 | 12GB | 80 | 230W | 2021 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 46 | 8GB | 75 | 160W | 2023 |
Head-to-head comparisons: RTX 3060 Ti vs RX 6700 XT and RTX 3070 vs RX 6700 XT.
Try the RX 6700 XT 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 6700 XT good for 1440p gaming?
It manages about 80 FPS at 1440p high in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU, but it is below the level our PC Upgrade Calculator calls comfortable for 1440p (score 47 vs 50), so newer, heavier games will need medium settings or upscaling.
What CPU should I pair with the RX 6700 XT?
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 6700 XT need?
Its maker recommends 650W. With a Core i3-12100F our PSU Calculator suggests 650W for the whole PC.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the RX 6700 XT?
12GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p and 1440p and enough for high (not ultra) textures at 4K.