GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 6600 XT trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the Radeon RX 6600 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $679 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+25% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,048)
AMD
Radeon RX 6600 XT
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+36% Boost Clock (2,589 MHz vs 1,905 MHz)

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

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 6600 XT.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6600 XT currently lists from $449 EUR, $679 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $1,128 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~151% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 225W, the Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 XT's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 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 XT 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 XT?

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 XT stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 6600 XT edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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 $679 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureRDNARDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,5602,048
Ray Tracing Cores32

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock1,905 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP225 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2021