AMD introduced Radeon RX 6600 XT, a 1080p graphics card that outperforms GeForce RTX 3060

AMD, as expected, today unveiled a new graphics processor-based graphics card with RDNA 2 architecture. We are talking about a mid-priced model Radeon RX 6600 XT, which is positioned as a solution for quality gaming in 1080p resolution (1920 1080 dots).

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is based on the Navi 23 GPU, which has 32 Compute Units (CUs). This means 2048 stream processors and 32 ray tracing units in real time. 

The reference gaming clock speed of the GPU is claimed to be 2359 MHz. The graphics card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, as well as a fast 32 MB Infinity Cache buffer. 

There is also support for Smart Access Memory technology, which boosts FPS by giving the CPU direct access to the entire memory array of the graphics card. 

Radeon RX 6600 XT power consumption is claimed to be 160W, one 8-pin slot is enough for additional power. AMD noted in the presentation that 2/3 of gaming monitors displays in 2020 had the resolution of 1080p, so the novelty is aimed at the most mass market segment.

 AMD also notes that most players would be worth upgrading their old graphics card, pointing out that the most popular gas pedal among Steam users  GeForce GTX 1060, which no longer gives the cherished 60 FPS in modern games. In fact, AMD also compares Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card with GeForce GTX 1060, noting the superiority of new items more than twice. 

Compared to its predecessor Radeon RX 5600 XT, AMD novelty provides 1.4–1.7 times performance gain, which makes it a faster offering compared to Radeon RX 5700 as well. AMD considers GeForce RTX 3060 to be a direct competitor to Radeon RX 6600 XT. 

According to the manufacturer, the novelty surpasses the competitor in many modern games, as well as providing a higher frame rate in massively competitive games. And due to the support of FidelityFX Super Resolution technology the graphics card is able to provide even more impressive FPS level in compatible games. 

In some cases due to this technology almost triple frame rate growth is promised. AMD also mentioned its Radeon Boost technology, which provides increasing FPS by dynamically changing resolutions. AMD will not release Radeon RX 6600 XT reference graphics card.

 Instead there will be a lot of versions from the company's partners on the market. Sales are scheduled to begin on August 11. The recommended price of novelty  $379.

AMD released Radeon RX 6800 XT Midnight Black - exclusive reference graphics card with custom design

AMD, as expected, today released Radeon RX 6800 XT Midnight Black & ; a new graphics card based on Navi 2x graphics processor with RDNA 2 architecture. Novelty is a special version of Radeon RX 6800 XT, and differs from her appearance & ; it is completely in black color, instead of silver-black coloration of the original model.

Radeon RX 6800 XT Midnight Black graphic card is now available exclusively at AMD's brand store at amd.com. Surprisingly, the novelty turned out to be priced at the same amount as the original model & ; its recommended price in the U.S. was $649.

Previously, it was reported that the Radeon RX 6800 XT Midnight Black will be a limited edition. By the time this news was written all of the video card's stock had of course been sold out. Whether AMD plans to release new batches & ; is unknown. Recall that both the usual Radeon RX 6800 XT and the new Radeon RX 6800 XT Midnight Black are based on the Navi 21 XT GPU. It has 4608 stream processors. The base clock speed is 1825 MHz, the average gaming frequency is declared at 2015 MHz, and the maximum Boost frequency is 2250 MHz. The graphics card is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with an effective frequency of 16 GHz.

Today - AMD presentation, where Radeon RX 6700 XT will be presented

AMD will hold an online presentation today called Where Gaming Begins Episode 3, where new graphics cards will be announced. The event will take place in the evening, at 19:00 Moscow time. You will be able to follow the live broadcast directly on this page or on the official AMD YouTube channel.

AMD itself promises that at the event «ll reveal more details about the latest update of the Radeon RX 6000 family of graphics cards». By these words, the company apparently means the announcement of new graphics cards of the last generation. Almost certainly there will be Radeon RX 6700 XT, and with it, most likely, Radeon RX 6700. Perhaps some other models, such as Radeon RX 6600 (XT) will keep them company.

According to rumors, Radeon RX 6700 XT will get a GPU with 2560 stream processors and will be equipped with 12 GB of video memory GDDR6 with 192-bit interface. GPU frequency is not specified, but most likely it will be higher than 2000 MHz. Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card should be a direct competitor to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The cost of Radeon RX 6700 XT is still difficult to predict. Moreover, due to the huge demand for graphics cards and accordingly total shortage, the novelty is unlikely to buy at the price that AMD will claim.

AMD just changed its mind: Radeon RX 6000 reference graphics cards will continue to be produced

Yesterday we reported that AMD stopped producing Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT reference graphics cards. However, plans are inherently changeable, and this is exactly the case. AMD representative said that AMD will keep releasing new video cards in reference version for a little bit more indefinitely.

This was announced by Scott Herkelman, Senior Vice President of AMD Radeon Technologies Group. In his tweet, he wrote: «We just officially extended [production of Radeon RX 6000] reference design graphics cards indefinitely due to high demand. Thanks for the feedback».

We've just officially extended the reference design builds indefinitely due to popular demand. Thanks for the feedback. & ; Scott Herkelman (@sherkelman) December 9, 2020

It turns out that AMD has changed its mind on numerous fan requests, or at least wants everyone to think so. In fact, the reference design of the current generation graphics cards looks quite successful. Reviewers noted a very quiet and efficient cooling system, which has a fairly massive radiator and three fans. So it's nice that customers will be able to buy solutions of successful design for some time. However, the situation with the availability of video cards AMD Radeon RX 6000-series remains deplorable. It is actually impossible to buy both reference and non-reference models in stores. Many retailers have to cover their previous orders, and they do not accept new ones. The situation promises to improve only by the spring.