MSI AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC Compute Review

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MSI AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC Specifications

Here are the key specs for the card:

MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC Specifications
MSI AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT MECH 2X 12G OC Specifications

The specifications for the card are about what we would expect. The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 12GB GDDR6 memory. The MECH 2X is a PCIe Express Gen 4 capable GPU that features 2560 cores that can boost up to 2620MHz. Power consumption is rated at 230W with a minimum 650W rated PSU as a requirement.

Test system configuration

Here is the test configuration that we are using:

Let us move on and start our testing with computing-related benchmarks.

2 COMMENTS

  1. On eBay: from $850 to $1,100 and more (depending on how speculation-daring the scalper is).
    On Amazon: from $1,200 to $1,500.
    On Best Buy: at $750 but unobtanium (sold out).
    On NewEgg: $1,050.

    Pathetic.

    CONCLUSION: Pass. Wait for 2022 or 2023. While waiting, if for “normal” desktop use, buy an AMD APU, continue to use the “old” card(s) from your stash or go with a used sub-$200 RX570 or equivalent on eBay. Eventually you will be able to get a high-end workstation graphics card (if that’s what you are looking for) some time in the next 24 months at a “normal” price.

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