SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus differences in specs

Comparison of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT operates at a base clock speed of 1.968 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus operates at a base clock speed of 1.968 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT is 160 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT

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Higher clock speed

1.968 GHz 1.365 GHz

Around 31% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Top features of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
GPU Chip	Navi 23 XT TU106
Execution units	32 30
Shader	2048 1920
Render Output Units	64 48
Texture Units	128 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

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

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus 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 1.365 GHz
Boost Clock	2.607 GHz+ 1 % 1.680 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.428 GHz+ 3 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus 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)	180 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 SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus, 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 1 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 SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus 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 Yes
LED	Addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus 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	240 mm 168 mm
Height	119 mm 126 mm
Width	45 mm --
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 6600 XT and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Pegasus, 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 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2021 Q1/2019
Structure size	7 nm 12 nm
Part-no	11309-01-20G 426018336-4344
Documents	data sheet data sheet