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 Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
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
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Value RX 7600
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GBA 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 OCA 303mm length, one 8-pin connector and a 550W PSU.
Best for: Checking fit and power.
Check price for ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Quiet RX 7600
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC Edition 8GB0dB fan stop with a 2715MHz boost.
Best for: Quiet desktops.
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Best Gigabyte RX 7600
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8GA Gaming OC design from Gigabyte.
Best for: Gigabyte builds.
Check price for Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best 16GB Budget Card
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G16GB of GDDR6 with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
Best for: Games with large textures.
Check price for Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Highest Listed Boost
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 XT CoreA 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
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 games rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
XFX builds it with a compact dual-fan SWFT cooler, which suits smaller cases. It carries 8GB of GDDR6, enough for 1080p at sensible settings. 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. Its price falls between the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro and the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO, based on our last check.
Key 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
- Costs more than the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed cooler thickness should compare it with the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, which comes in at 2.5-slot.
Best Documented Budget Card2 of 6
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger Pro 8GB OC
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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the XFX 7600 SWFT210 was the next step up.
Key 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)
The catch
The main gap: video memory of 8GB, behind the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC (16GB). If that matters, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC offers 16GB.
Best Quiet RX 76003 of 6
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 EVO OC Edition 8GB
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 games 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 XFX 7600 SWFT210 and below the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC at the time of writing.
Key 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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro at the time of writing
Best Gigabyte RX 76004 of 6
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G
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. Video memory is its weakest area, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC covers it better at 16GB.
Key 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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro at the time of writing
Best 16GB Budget Card5 of 6
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16G
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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro 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: 16GB of VRAM for high-resolution textures. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210. 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 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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro at the time of writing
Highest Listed Boost6 of 6
XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 XT Core
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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is built on AMD's RDNA 3 architecture with 16GB of GDDR6, and outputs are one HDMI and three DisplayPort. 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. When we checked, only the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and cheaper picks cost less, and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC cost more.
Key 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 ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro at the time of writing
The catch
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.
How We Chose These RX 7600 Cards
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side six cards on GPU, video memory, memory and cooler thickness as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 6 fields compared are stated for every pick, while cooler thickness and boost clock have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the XFX 7600 SWFT210 to the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210, state GPU, video memory and memory and share GDDR6 memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The XFX 7600 SWFT210, the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 give no cooler thickness; the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC give no boost clock.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro ($250 to $500) to the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an RX 7600 Card
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much video memory you need
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC tops video memory at 16GB and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC sits lowest at 8GB; 2 picks share the top figure. For less, the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 is the runner-up at 16GB.
Boost clock
The XFX 7600 SWFT210 lists 2655MHz; the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro lists 2695MHz; the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO lists 2715MHz; the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 lists 2755MHz.
The circuit board on the back of a graphics card Fit and compatibility
No dimensions are published for the XFX 7600 SWFT210; get length and thickness from the maker's page first. Measure for 303mm and 2.5 slots before ordering the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro. The ASUS Dual 7600 EVO occupies 2.5 slots, but no length is published, so check the maker's spec page against your case.
Features beyond the spec table
The ASUS Dual 7600 EVO: a 2715MHz boost clock. The Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC: RGB Fusion lighting. The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC: two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, the XFX 7600 SWFT210, the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC; $500 to $1000 buys the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at our last check.
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
The Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC leads on video memory at 16GB, ahead of the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 at 16GB. "Not listed" marks cooler thickness where the XFX 7600 SWFT210, the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC, the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 leave the figure out.
| 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
At our last check the cheapest pick, the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Cards |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, XFX 7600 SWFT210, ASUS Dual 7600 EVO, Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC |
| About $500 to $1000 | XFX 7600 XT SWFT210, Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC worth paying more than the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro?
On paper it adds video memory (16GB against 8GB). The ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if video memory decides your purchase.
What makes the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC the Best 16GB Budget Card?
It carries the badge for 16GB of GDDR6 with two HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs. The ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at games with large textures.
Do the XFX 7600 SWFT210 and the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC differ on GPU?
The XFX 7600 SWFT210, the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro, the ASUS Dual 7600 EVO and the Gigabyte RX 7600 Gaming OC use RX 7600; the Gigabyte 7600 XT Gaming OC and the XFX 7600 XT SWFT210 use RX 7600 XT.
What should I check before buying the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro?
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. In this guide it ranks second of 6, as our Best Documented Budget Card pick, and fourth of 6 on video memory (8GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the XFX 7600 SWFT210 and the ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro apart?
The XFX 7600 SWFT210: a 2655MHz boost clock. The ASRock RX 7600 Challenger Pro: a triple-fan cooler with 0dB fan stop. The ASUS Dual 7600 EVO: 0dB fan stop at light load.
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.
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