PowerColor
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6 · 230 W · Red Devil
75
/ 100
From $567
VS
Sapphire
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6 · 230 W · Nitro+
75
/ 100
From $567
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT lands at 75 and Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT at 75. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT 75
vs 75 Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
Score breakdown
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
75 raster 75
rt 65
ai 60
efficiency 76
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
75 raster 75
rt 65
ai 60
efficiency 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT | Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 230 W | 230 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
Which is better, PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT or Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT? +
Both score 75 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the price? +
At $567, PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the price? +
At $567, Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in efficiency.
Does PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT or Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.