AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the faster graphics card, scoring 32/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

Winner

AMD Radeon RX 6600

32
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

30
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 6600NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Gaming score32/10030/100
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
TDP132 W150 W
Boost clock2491 MHz1683 MHz
ReleaseOct 2021Jun 2016
MSRP$199.00$179.00

AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the faster graphics card, scoring 32/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 6600 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is faster for gaming, scoring 32/100 versus 30/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (about 7% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 6600 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Radeon RX 6600. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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