GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

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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AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€426
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+29% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,792)
Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+44% Boost Clock (2,491 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

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 $426 EUR, $10 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $436 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 wins on performance-per-dollar. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $77 EUR above its $349 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 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?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 5700 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6600?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6600 worth the extra $10 EUR over the Radeon RX 5700?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 6600
ArchitectureRDNARDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3041,792
Ray Tracing Cores28

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 6600
Base Clock1,465 MHz1,626 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,491 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 6600
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 6600
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP180 W132 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Oct 2021