GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 5700 is the clear winner, offering 64.8% better value than Radeon RX 6600.
The Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 6600 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 6600: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 6600
The Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 6600 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming. The Radeon RX 5700 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 1,792 on the Radeon RX 6600.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $390 EUR, $253 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $643 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 65%. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $313 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 132W against 180W, the Radeon RX 6600 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6600 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (RDNA 2 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 6600?
The Radeon RX 5700 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6600 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the Radeon RX 6600?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6600?
Is the Radeon RX 6600 worth the extra $253 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304✓ | 1,792 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 1,626 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,491 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 132 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Oct 2021 |
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