Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600 XT

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

111%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

111%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

111%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

110%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

109%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

108%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

107%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

107%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

106%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

104%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

103%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

102%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

102%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

100%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

100%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

99%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

98%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

97%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

97%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

96%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

96%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

96%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

96%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

95%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

95%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

95%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

94%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

94%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6600 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $170 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, it costs 51% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 104.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅More affordable ($170)

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 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6600 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and Radeon RX 6600 XT

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Radeon RX 6600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 30 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1968 MHz to 2589 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,453 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 16,562 and the Radeon RX 6600 XT reaches 16,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6600 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6600 XT). Raw compute: 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 10.6 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600 XT). Boost clocks: 1980 MHz vs 2589 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
G3D Mark Score	16,562	16,453
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.14 TFLOPS	10.6 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1980 MHz	2589 MHz+31%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 XT 50th Anniversary lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
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 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600 XT) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 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 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6600 XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6600 XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600 XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6600 XT's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600 XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 270mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6600 XT
TDP	225W	160W-29%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	270mm	190mm
Height	110mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	73.6	102.8+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT launched at $379 and now averages $170. The Radeon RX 6600 XT costs 51.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 96.8 (Radeon RX 6600 XT) — the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers 104.7% better value. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).