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GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT
The GeForce GTX 970 is much slower than the Radeon RX 6600 XT on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $186.00 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9707% Score
- Up to 15% cheaper – $359.00 vs $545.00
Radeon RX 6600 XT20% Score
- Up to 164% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years newer
- Up to 130% better value for money
- Up to 15% more expensive – $545.00 vs $359.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 6600 XT has 170% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6600 XT fills pixels 151% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 6600 XT maps textures 171% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 6600 XT moves data 14% faster.
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GDDR6256-bit
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128-bitGeForce 900
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Navi II (RX 6000)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6600 XT. It's 186% faster than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 20/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6600 XT than GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
186% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6600 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 20/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6600 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 20/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6600 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the stronger pick at 20/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 970 and Radeon RX 6600 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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