AMD Radeon RX 7600M vs AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  AMD Radeon RX 7600M AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
• GPU Chip
  Navi 33 LE (RDNA 3) Navi 21 KXTX (RDNA 2)
• Streaming Multiprocessors
  28 80
• Shader
  1792 5120
• Render Output Units
  64 128
• Texture Units
  112 320
• Raytracing Cores
  28 80

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  8 GB 16 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR6 GDDR6
• Memory Clock
  2.000 GHz 2.250 GHz
• Memory Speed
  16 Gbps 18.0 Gbps
• Memory bandwidth
  256 GB/s 576 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  128 bit 256 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.500 GHz 1.890 GHz-2 %
• Boost Clock
  2.410 GHz 2.310 GHz-1 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  2.070 GHz 2.100 GHz-1 %
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  90 W 335 W
• TDP (up)
  -- --
• Tjunction max
  -- 100 °C
• PCIe-Power
  -- 2 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  -- Axial
• Fan 1
  -- --
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Noise (Idle)
  0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
• Noise (Load)
  -- --

This section compares the connectivity options available on AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  -- 2.3
• HDMI Ports
  -- 1x HDMI v2.1
• DP Ports
  -- 2x DP v1.4a
• DVI Ports
  -- --
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- 1

This section compares the technical specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_2 (Ultimate) 12_2 (Ultimate)
• Raytracing
  Yes Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  Yes Yes
• LED
  No LED lighting No LED lighting

This section compares the support for video codecs on AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode / Encode Decode

This section compares the physical dimensions of AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  -- --
• Height
  -- --
• Width
  -- --
• Width (Slots)
  -- 3 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  -- --

This section provides additional information about AMD Radeon RX 7600M and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 4 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q1/2023 Q2/2022
• Launch Price
  -- 1,099 $ (Reference)
• Structure size
  6 nm 7 nm
• Part-no
  -- --
• Documents
  data sheet data sheet

• Pixel Rate
  154.2 GPixel/s 297.5 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate
  269.9 GTexel/s 743.7 GTexel/s
• FP16 (half)
  34.55 TFLOPS (2:1) 47.60 TFLOPS
• FP32 (float)
  17.27 TFLOPS 23.80 TFLOPS
• FP64 (double)
  539.8 GFLOPS (1:32) 1,487 GFLOPS