Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 vs Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 operates at a base clock speed of 1.626 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ operates at a base clock speed of 1.626 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 710 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 is 132 W, while that of the Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ is 170 W+ 13 %. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600

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Higher clock speed

1.626 GHz 1.556 GHz+ 3 %

Around 4% better clock speed

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
GPU Chip	Navi 23 XL GP104-200-A1
Execution units	28 15
Shader	1792 1920
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	112 120

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.626 GHz 1.556 GHz+ 3 %
Boost Clock	2.491 GHz 1.746 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.044 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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	132 W 170 W+ 13 %
TDP (up)	140 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 Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+, 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 90 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 Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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 v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+. 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 Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+ 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	193 mm 285 mm
Height	120 mm 133 mm
Width	40 mm 58 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	710 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 and Palit GeForce GTX 1070 Gamerock+, 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	Q4/2021 Q2/2016
Structure size	7 nm 16 nm
Part-no	11310-01-20G NE51070T15P2-1041G
Documents	data sheet data sheet