Radeon RX 6600 LE vs Radeon RX 5700
Radeon RX 6600 LE
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600 LE
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% 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 LE.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (270mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6600 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 5700, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 50.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($160) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6600 LE and Radeon RX 5700
Radeon RX 6600 LE
The Radeon RX 6600 LE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,758 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6600 LE scores 13,758 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6600 LE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 8.942 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,758 | 14,296+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2304+29% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.942 TFLOPS+12% | 7.949 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+45% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 144+29% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600 LE 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 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6600 LE draws 132W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6600 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W-27% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-25% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 190mm | 270mm |
| Height | 110mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.2+31% | 79.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6600 LE launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 6600 LE costs 36% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.0 (Radeon RX 6600 LE) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 6600 LE offers 50.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6600 LE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 LE | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-13% | $379 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-36% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.0+50% | 57.2 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Navi 10 |
| Release | December 8 2023 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #176 | #167 |
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