GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6600, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6600, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $692 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+43% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 1,792)
AMD
Radeon RX 6600
Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+31% Boost Clock (2,491 MHz vs 1,905 MHz)

Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6600: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6600

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 5700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 1,792 on the Radeon RX 6600.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6600 starts at $436 EUR against $1,128 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6600 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~116% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6600 draws just 132W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. 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 XT'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 XT (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 XT or Radeon RX 6600?

Choose the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6600 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT better than the Radeon RX 6600?

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. The Radeon RX 6600 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 5700 XT worth the extra $692 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6600 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600
ArchitectureRDNARDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,5601,792
Ray Tracing Cores28

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,626 MHz
Boost Clock1,905 MHz2,491 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon 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 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP225 W132 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Oct 2021