AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6 (Gigabyte Gaming OC) – Test and review

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Tests and our opinions | 0 comments

Paul Wozniak

AMD RX 7600 8GB GDDR6 (Gigabyte Gaming OC)

The Radeon RX 7600 is a performance-segment graphics card from AMD, launched on May 24, 2023. It is built using a 6 nm process and is based on the Navi 33 graphics processor, specifically the Navi 33 XL variant. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring compatibility with all modern games. Thanks to DirectX 12 Ultimate support, the Radeon RX 7600 also offers hardware ray tracing, variable-rate shading, and other advanced features in upcoming games.

The Navi 33 GPU is a mid-sized chip with a die area of 204 mm² and contains 13.3 billion transistors. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units (ROPs). The card is also equipped with 32 ray tracing acceleration cores. The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory connected via a 128-bit memory interface. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1720 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2655 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective speed of 18 Gbps (2250 MHz).

As a dual-slot card, the Radeon RX 7600 draws power from a single 8-pin connector, with a maximum power consumption of 165 W. Display outputs include 1× HDMI 2.1a and 3× DisplayPort 2.1. The card connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x8 interface. It measures 282 mm in length and 115 mm in width and features a dual-slot cooling solution. At launch, its price was set at 269 US dollars.

CategoryDetails
Graphics ProcessorAMD Navi 33 XL (RDNA 3.0 architecture, 6 nm, TSMC)
Compute Units2048 Stream Processors (Shading Units), 128 TMU, 64 ROP, 32 Ray Accelerators (RT Cores)
Memory8 GB GDDR6, 128-bit, 288 GB/s, 18 Gbps effective
ClocksBase: 1720 MHz, Boost: 2655 MHz, Memory: 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective)
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x8
Video Outputs1× HDMI 2.1a, 3× DisplayPort 2.1
Power Consumption / Power Connectors165 W TDP, 1× 8-pin, Recommended PSU: 450 W or higher
Dimensions204 × 115 × (dual-slot width) mm
TechnologiesDirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, Ray Tracing, FidelityFX Super Resolution
CachesL0 Cache: 32 KB per WGP, L1 Cache: 128 KB per Array, L2 Cache: 2 MB, L3 Cache: 32 MB
Theoretical PerformanceFP32: 21.75 TFLOPS, Pixel Rate: 169.9 GPixel/s, Texture Rate: 339.8 GTexel/s
Manufacturing Process6 nm TSMC, 13.3 billion transistors, die size 204 mm²
Launch Date05/25/23
Launch Price269 USD
CompatibilityRay Tracing, FidelityFX Super Resolution, full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate

Performance comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (28.4) – 273%
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (25) – 240%
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (23.7) – 228%
AMD Radeon RX 9070 (22.6) – 217%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super (22.1) – 213%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (22) – 212%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (20.4) – 196%
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (20.4) – 196%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (19.9) – 191%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (19.9) – 191%
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (18.6) – 179%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (18.3) – 176%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (17.9) – 172%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (17.6) – 169%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (16.5) – 159%
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (16) – 154%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (14.7) – 141%
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (14.3) – 138%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (14.1) – 136%
Intel Arc B580 (13.2) – 127%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (12.1) – 116%
AMD Radeon RX 7600 (10.4) – 100% (Referencja)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (10.4) – 100%
AMD Radeon RX 580 (5.2) – 50%
AMD Radeon RX 570 (5.17) – 50%

Radeon RX 7600 Case and Cooling

The Radeon RX 7600 is a graphics card that fits well into the performance segment, offering solid computing power in a compact form factor. The card’s casing features a standard dual-slot design and measures 282 mm in length and 115 mm in width. This allows it to fit easily into most mATX cases and larger builds; however, for very compact ITX cases, compatibility should be carefully checked, as the card might be too long or tall for some models.

The RX 7600 cooling system relies on a simple but effective design with two fans that efficiently dissipate heat during extended gaming sessions or demanding workloads. The fans run quietly and their speed is smoothly adjusted based on the GPU temperature, so during light use they are almost inaudible.

Beneath the heatsink is a well-designed heat dissipation system with a copper base and heat pipes that quickly transfer heat from the GPU core to the aluminum radiator. This solution helps maintain optimal temperatures and stable clock speeds even under heavier load.

Materials and Build Quality

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 reference model is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. The card’s casing is made of sturdy plastic with a matte finish, which effectively hides minor scratches and fingerprints. The overall design follows a minimalist aesthetic typical of AMD cards – dark colors with subtle accents.

On the back of the card, there is a backplate made of durable plastic. Its main purpose is to improve structural rigidity and protect the PCB, rather than dissipate heat as metal backplates do. In this price segment, this is a standard solution that also helps keep the card’s weight down.

Overall, the materials used in the RX 7600 are appropriate for its price range – the card doesn’t feel cheap, and the plastic used is solid and well-fitted.

Interior and Performance

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, based on the RDNA 3 architecture (Navi 33 XL chip), delivers a solid performance boost over the previous RDNA 2 generation, introducing modern technologies and improved energy efficiency. With a high core clock speed (up to 2655 MHz in Boost mode) and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps, the card offers smooth gameplay at Full HD (1080p) resolution with high graphics settings. The RX 7600 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, including hardware ray tracing, as well as AMD technologies like FSR 3 and Radeon Anti-Lag+, making it an attractive choice for gamers seeking an optimal price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming and Benchmark Performance – RX 7600

Game / TestSettingsResolutionAvg. FPS / Score
Cyberpunk 2077Ultra + FSR1080p~62 FPS
Hogwarts LegacyUltra + FSR Quality1080p~67 FPS (average)
Forza Horizon 5Ultra1080p~115 FPS (test setup)
Call of Duty: MW IIIExtreme / High1080p~140 FPS (estimate)
F1 24Ultra1080p / 1440p~130 FPS (estimated)
3DMark Time SpyBenchmark10,600 – 11,800 points

Processor and Graphics Chip

RX 7600 Die chip

What You Should Know About the RX 7600 GAMING

Dimensions: 282 mm length, 2-slot design – perfect for popular ATX and mATX cases

Memory: 8 GB GDDR6 – sufficient for now, but may become a limitation in the future

Cooling: two quiet fans with semi-passive mode – silent and cool

Power: standard 8-pin connector – no installation issues

Architecture: RDNA 3 – good energy efficiency and rasterization performance

Ray tracing: works, but without DLSS it falls behind NVIDIA’s competition

Summary – AMD Radeon RX 7600 GAMING 8 GB

The Radeon RX 7600 is a solid mid-range card that, in my opinion, works great at 1080p and surprisingly well at 1440p. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, it can comfortably run most new games at high settings — although in more demanding titles, a bit more VRAM would be beneficial.

What I like is that the card is relatively compact — about 282 mm in length and 2 slots wide, so it fits in most popular ATX and mATX cases. Power delivery is via a classic 8-pin connector, so you don’t have to worry about weird new plugs or PSU compatibility.

The cooling system on the GAMING version is simple but effective — two fans run quietly and often turn off completely during light use. This means peace and zero noise during less demanding tasks.

Performance-wise, the RX 7600 excels in games without ray tracing — for example, in esports titles or games like Assassin’s Creed and Cyberpunk, it performs very well. However, if you plan to play a lot with ray tracing enabled, remember that RTX cards have an advantage here, mainly thanks to DLSS, which AMD has yet to match.

If you’re looking for a good, reasonably priced card for 1080p gaming with some potential for 1440p, the RX 7600 is a very sensible choice. It’s a solid compromise between performance and price, especially if you don’t need all the fancy ray tracing features at the highest level.

Pros:

  • Good performance in Full HD and solid capabilities at 1440p
  • Quiet and efficient cooling
  • Compact size fits most cases
  • Standard 8-pin power connector – easy installation
  • Affordable launch price

Cons:

  • May struggle in the newest, most demanding titles on ultra settings
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus
  • No DLSS and weaker ray tracing support compared to competitors

Final rating: 4/5

The Radeon RX 7600 GAMING 8 GB offers excellent value for money in the mid-range segment. It works great for Full HD gaming and can handle 1440p with the right settings. Its compact design and efficient cooling are big pluses for those who value quiet operation and easy installation in smaller cases.

The only drawback is the limited 128-bit memory bus at this price point, which may be noticeable in more demanding ray tracing games. However, for users seeking a solid…

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