Sapphire
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6 · 230 W · Nitro+
75
/ 100
From $567
VS
PowerColor
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6 · 230 W · Red Devil
75
/ 100
From $567
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT lands at 75 and PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT at 75. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT 75
vs 75 PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
Score breakdown
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT
75 raster 75
rt 65
ai 60
efficiency 76
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
75 raster 75
rt 65
ai 60
efficiency 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT | PowerColor Red Devil 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 |
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
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
FAQ: Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT vs PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
Which is better, Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT or PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT? +
Both score 75 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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.
Does Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT or PowerColor Red Devil 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.