Buying Guide
The Best RX 7600 and RX 7600 XT Graphics Cards
Six RX 7600 and RX 7600 XT cards compared on memory, clocks, outputs and price at the time of writing.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read6 products evaluated
The RX 7600 and RX 7600 XT share one GPU; the XT raises memory from 8GB to 16GB and clocks slightly. Both are 1080p cards.
We compared listed specifications from the card makers and retailer listings; we did not benchmark these cards.
Quick Picks
Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best Value RX 7600
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GB
A 2655MHz boost with three DisplayPort outputs at a low price at the time of writing.
Best for: Budget 1080p builds.
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Best Documented Budget Card
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC
A 303mm length, one 8-pin connector and a 550W PSU.
Best for: Checking fit and power.
Our take Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC (opens in a new tab)
Best Quiet RX 7600
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC Edition 8GB
0dB fan stop with a 2715MHz boost.
Best for: Quiet desktops.
Our take Check price for ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC Edition 8GB (opens in a new tab)
Best Gigabyte RX 7600
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G
A Gaming OC design from Gigabyte.
Best for: Gigabyte builds.
Our take Check price for Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G (opens in a new tab)
Best 16GB Budget Card
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
16GB of GDDR6 with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
Best for: Games with large textures.
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Highest Listed Boost
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 XT Core
A 2755MHz boost with 16GB of memory.
Best for: Buyers who want the fastest 7600 XT.
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Our Picks
Best Value RX 76001 of 6
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's SWFT210 RX 7600 offers a 2655MHz boost and three DisplayPort outputs on a dual-fan cooler.
Best for
- Budget 1080p builds.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent game rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It matches the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC on video memory (8GB). A 2655MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro uses a 2695MHz boost clock. No dimensions are published for the XFX 7600 SWFT210; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX 7600 SWFT210 with the maker. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2655MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 2655MHz boost clock
- Dual-fan SWFT210 cooler
- Three DisplayPort outputs
- A 2655MHz boost with three DisplayPort outputs at a low price at the time of writing
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB)
Best Documented Budget Card2 of 6
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The RX 7600 is a previous-generation chip, but ASRock's Challenger Pro version asks only for a 550W power supply and uses a triple-fan cooler.
Best for
- Checking fit and power.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
Its PCIe 4.0 x8 link is worth noting on older PCIe 3.0 boards. It matches the XFX 7600 SWFT210, the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC on video memory (8GB). A 2695MHz boost clock is unique to it among these picks, while the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 uses a 2755MHz boost clock.
You also get 32MB of Infinity Cache and a metal backplate. Measure for 303mm and 2.5 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro. Power for the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro comes through 1 x 8-pin, with 550W the maker's minimum PSU.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Length: 303mm
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Recommended PSU: 550W
- Power connector: 1 x 8-pin
- Boost clock: 2695MHz
- Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1
Pros
- A modest 550W PSU recommendation
- A single 8-pin power connector
- Triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop
- 32MB of Infinity Cache
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory of 8GB, behind the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB)
Best Quiet RX 76003 of 6
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC Edition 8GB on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS Dual EVO RX 7600 offers a 2715MHz boost with 0dB fan stop on a 2.5-slot cooler.
Best for
- Quiet desktops.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent game is a problem.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the XFX 7600 SWFT210, the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at 8GB. No other pick in this guide offers a 2715MHz boost clock; compare the XFX 7600 SWFT210, which has a 2655MHz boost clock. You also get 0dB fan stop at light load.
The ASUS Dual 7600 EVO occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO with the maker. It was priced above the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro and below the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Thickness: 2.5-slot
- Boost clock: 2715MHz
Pros
- 0dB fan stop at light load
- 2715MHz boost clock
- 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Costs more than the XFX 7600 SWFT210 at the time of writing
Best Gigabyte RX 76004 of 6
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 7600 Gaming OC is a previous-generation card with three WINDFORCE fans and a metal backplate.
Best for
- Gigabyte builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games.
Why we like it
It has two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and one HDMI 2.1. On video memory it ties with the XFX 7600 SWFT210, the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro and the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO at 8GB. You also get RGB Fusion lighting.
No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC with the maker. When we checked, only the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO and cheaper picks cost less, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost more. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC covers it better at 16GB.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600
- VRAM: 8GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1
Pros
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- RGB Fusion lighting
- Metal backplate
- A Gaming OC design from Gigabyte
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM may force lower texture settings in some recent games
- Video memory trails the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB)
- Costs more than the XFX 7600 SWFT210 at the time of writing
Best 16GB Budget Card5 of 6
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Gigabyte's RX 7600 XT Gaming OC carries 16GB of GDDR6 under three Windforce fans, with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
Best for
- Games with large textures.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the XFX 7600 SWFT210 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It matches the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 on video memory (16GB). No dimensions are published for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC with the maker.
Another plus is 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. Its price falls between the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- Three WINDFORCE fans
- Two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs
- 16GB of GDDR6 with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs
Cons
- Costs more than the XFX 7600 SWFT210 at the time of writing
Highest Listed Boost6 of 6
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 XT Core on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
XFX's SWFT210 RX 7600 XT offers a 2755MHz boost and 16GB of memory on a dual-fan cooler.
Best for
- Buyers who want the fastest 7600 XT.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the XFX 7600 SWFT210, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On video memory it ties with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at 16GB. It is the only pick here with a 2755MHz boost clock; the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro has a 2695MHz boost clock instead. No dimensions are published for the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210; get length and thickness from the maker's page first.
Its power connector and recommended PSU are not published, so confirm both for the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 with the maker. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed cooler thickness, look to the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro instead: it comes in at 2.5-slot, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- GPU: RX 7600 XT
- VRAM: 16GB
- Memory: GDDR6
- Boost clock: 2755MHz
- Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort
Pros
- 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures
- 2755MHz boost clock
- Dual-fan SWFT210 cooler
- A 2755MHz boost with 16GB of memory
Cons
- Costs more than the XFX 7600 SWFT210 at the time of writing
How We Chose These RX 7600 Cards
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- GPU and memory
- We compared the chip, video memory capacity and memory type stated in each listing.
- Power
- We noted the power connector and recommended power supply where listed.
- Price tier
- We grouped picks by price at the time of writing rather than by listed clock speed.
- Fit
- We recorded length and slot thickness where the maker lists them, plus low-profile and SFF-Ready status.
What to Look for in an RX 7600 Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Treat 8GB of VRAM as the floor
Some recent games already push past 8GB at high texture settings. Cards with 12GB or 16GB give more room, especially at 1440p and above.
Two versions of the same chip can differ only in memory; check the capacity in the exact model name.
Check length and thickness
Partner cards of the same GPU can differ by several centimetres. Compare the card's length with the case's GPU clearance, allowing for front fans or a radiator, and check how many slots it covers.
Plan the power connector and PSU
Cards use one or two 8-pin PCIe plugs or a single 16-pin 12V-2x6 plug. Confirm your power supply has the right cables and meets the maker's recommended wattage.
Compare upscaling and encoders
NVIDIA cards support DLSS, AMD cards FSR and Intel cards XeSS. Each game supports a different mix, so check the titles you play.
Streamers should also compare hardware video encoders.
Count the display outputs
Most cards offer three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI, but some swap that balance. Check that the ports match your monitors, TV or VR headset.
Match the card to your monitor
Resolution and refresh rate decide how much GPU you need. A 1080p screen at 144Hz asks far less than 1440p at 165Hz or 4K.
Buy for the monitor you use now or will buy soon, not for a resolution you may never run.
How to Choose an RX 7600 Card
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget 1080p builds | XFX 7600 SWFT210 | A 2655MHz boost with three DisplayPort outputs at a low price at the time of writing |
| Checking fit and power | ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro | A 303mm length, one 8-pin connector and a 550W PSU |
| Quiet desktops | ASUS Dual 7600 EVO | 0dB fan stop with a 2715MHz boost |
| Gigabyte builds | Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | A Gaming OC design from Gigabyte |
| Games with large textures | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | 16GB of GDDR6 with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs |
| Buyers who want the fastest 7600 XT | XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 | A 2755MHz boost with 16GB of memory |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Card | GPU | VRAM | Memory | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFX 7600 SWFT210 | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| ASUS Dual 7600 EVO | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | 2.5-slot |
| Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC | RX 7600 | 8GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
| XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 | RX 7600 XT | 16GB | GDDR6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | XFX 7600 SWFT210, ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, ASUS Dual 7600 EVO, Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC, XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my CPU hold the card back?
It depends on resolution and the games you play. At 1080p and high refresh rates the CPU matters more; at 4K the GPU sets the limit.
Do I need a GPU support bracket?
Long, heavy cards can sag and stress the slot. Some come with a support stand or bracket; otherwise one is inexpensive to add.
Will a PCIe 5.0 card work in a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 slot?
Yes, the interface is backward compatible. Cards with a narrow x8 link can lose some performance on PCIe 3.0 boards.
Should I choose AMD or NVIDIA?
Compare price and memory at your budget first, then features such as DLSS or FSR support in your games and hardware encoding if you stream.
Is an 8GB graphics card still enough?
For 1080p with tuned texture settings, often yes. For 1440p or high textures in new games, 12GB or 16GB is safer.
Do partner cards of the same GPU perform differently?
Only slightly. Factory overclocks add a few percent at most; cooling, noise, size and price differ more.
Bottom Line
XFX's SWFT210 RX 7600 is the value pick here. Choose an RX 7600 XT, such as Gigabyte's Gaming OC, if your games need more than 8GB of memory.