Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6600 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| 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 (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $170 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 79.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($170) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 XT and Radeon RX 5700 XT
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.
Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 16,453 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT reaches 16,183 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 10.6 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 2589 MHz vs 1905 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,453+2% | 16,183 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.6 TFLOPS+9% | 9.754 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2589 MHz+36% | 1905 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: UVD vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | VCE |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-29% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 190mm | 272mm |
| Height | 110mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 102.8+43% | 71.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6600 XT launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX 6600 XT costs 43.3% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 96.8 (Radeon RX 6600 XT) vs 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers 79.6% better value. The Radeon RX 6600 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-16% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170-43% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.8+80% | 53.9 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Navi 10 |
| Release | July 30 2021 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #122 | #128 |
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