Radeon RX 5700M vs Radeon RX 6600S

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 Radeon RX 5700M

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

100%

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Radeon RX 5700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600S

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

131%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

125%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

124%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

106%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6600S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+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 (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6600S 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 5700M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6600S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

Radeon RX 6600S

The Radeon RX 6600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,016 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700M scores 12,669 and the Radeon RX 6600S reaches 13,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6600S uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600S). Raw compute: 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600S). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
G3D Mark Score	12,669	13,016+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.926 TFLOPS+11%	7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1720 MHz	2000 MHz+16%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+29%	112
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600S 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 5700M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
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)

The Radeon RX 5700M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6600S has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5700M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600S) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600S) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+71%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6600S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
DirectX	12.1	12_2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600S). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6600S).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon RX 6600S
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700M draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 6600S's 80W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.