ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC vs GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 differences in specs

Comparison of ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC and GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC operates at a base clock speed of 2.033 GHz+ 3 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 operates at a base clock speed of 2.033 GHz+ 3 % and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 834 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC is 160 W, while that of the GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060

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Top features of ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC

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Higher clock speed

2.033 GHz+ 3 % 1.365 GHz

Around 33% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
GPU Chip	TU106 Navi 23 XT
Execution units	30 32
Shader	1920 2048
Render Output Units	48 64
Texture Units	120 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.365 GHz 2.033 GHz+ 3 %
Boost Clock	1.680 GHz 2.602 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.413 GHz+ 2 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	160 W 160 W
Tjunction max	-- 110 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Radial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 65 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	281 mm 303 mm
Height	124 mm 131 mm
Width	41 mm 45 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 834 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GALAX GeForce RTX 2060 and ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT Challenger Pro 8GB OC, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 8
Release date	Q1/2019 Q3/2021
Structure size	12 nm 7 nm
Part-no	26NRL7MPX3BW RX6600XT CLP 8GO
Documents	data sheet data sheet