AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Based on 4 reportsGPUAMD · 2021Mid-rangeMost recent submission: Nov 7, 2026

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT runs at an average of 89.8°C under load based on 4 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 109°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 75°C. Idle temperatures average 36°C.

Runs hot
Average load temp is at or above 68°C, the upper end of safe operation for this tier. Improved cooling recommended.

Specifications

Manufacturer
AMD
Released
2021
Architecture
RDNA 2
Process node
TSMC 7nm
TDP
160W
VRAM
8 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
Boost clock
2589 MHz

Idle Temperature

36.0°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
28.0°C
Typical
34.0°C
Hottest 10%
41.0°C

Load Temperature

89.8°C
Hot
Coolest 10%
75.0°C
Typical
85.0°C
Hottest 10%
109.0°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C
1
80–90°C
1
90–100°C
1
100–110°C
1

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 75°CTypical: 85°CHottest 10%: 109°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 75°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 75°C and 83°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 83°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

Submissions over time

2026-072026-11

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Coldest run

75.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Jul 30, 2026

Hottest run

109.0°C
AIO Liquid Cooler cooling·Nov 7, 2026

Cooling Comparison (by CPU cooler type)

Stock Cooler
80.0°C2 reports
Aftermarket Air Cooler
90.0°C1 report
AIO Liquid Cooler
109.0°C1 report

What's normal for this tier?

Mid-range GPUs target 60–75°C under load with their stock cooler. Most have enough thermal headroom to be undervolted for quieter operation.

Ambient room temperature affects readings. Average reported ambient: 24.4°C.

Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Nov 7, 2026AIO Liquid Cooler41.0°C109.0°C
Oct 24, 2026Aftermarket Air Cooler34.0°C90.0°C
Oct 17, 2026Stock Cooler28.0°C85.0°C
Jul 30, 2026Stock Cooler41.0°C75.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT?

Based on 4 community submissions, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT runs at an average idle temperature of 36°C and an average load temperature of 89.8°C. Anything between 75°C and 83°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 89.8°C too hot for the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is around 83°C under sustained load. 89.8°C is above the recommended ceiling. If you're exceeding 83°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT?

For a 160W mid-range GPU like the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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