ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC vs MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC and MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC operates at a base clock speed of 2.000 GHz+ 2 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G operates at a base clock speed of 2.000 GHz+ 2 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 882 g respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC is 160 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G

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Top features of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC

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Higher clock speed

2.000 GHz+ 2 % 1.968 GHz

Around 2% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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	AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
GPU Chip	Navi 23 XT Navi 23 XT
Execution units	32 32
Shader	2048 2048
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	128 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

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

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.968 GHz 2.000 GHz+ 2 %
Boost Clock	2.589 GHz 2.607 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.359 GHz 2.402 GHz+ 2 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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
TDP (up)	170 W --
Tjunction max	110 °C 110 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT OC GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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	No No
LED	MSI Mystic Light ASUS Aura Sync

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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	277 mm 243 mm
Height	130 mm 134 mm
Width	51 mm 49 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	882 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING 8G and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 4.0 x 8 PCIe 4.0 x 8
Release date	Q3/2021 Q3/2021
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Documents	data sheet data sheet