Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 6600M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

128%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

117%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

116%

#38

Radeon RX 6600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6600M.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (270mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 6600M

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon RX 6600M

The Radeon RX 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the Radeon RX 6600M reaches 13,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600M). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
G3D Mark Score	14,296+3%	13,922
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.949 TFLOPS	8.659 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2416 MHz+40%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+29%	112
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600M) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600M) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12 (FL 12_2) (Radeon RX 6600M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
DirectX	12.0	12 (FL 12_2)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600M).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 6600M's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX 6600M
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	270mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	79.4	139.2+75%