Radeon RX 6600
RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6 · 132 W
Radeon RX 5700 XT
RDNA 1 · 8 GB GDDR6 · 225 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 6600 lands at 68 and Radeon RX 5700 XT at 68. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 6600 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick Radeon RX 5700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Radeon RX 6600Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 6600 more score per dollar ($329 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 6600 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 1 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 132 W | 225 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2019 |
Radeon RX 6600
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
Radeon RX 5700 XT
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: Radeon RX 6600 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
Which is better, Radeon RX 6600 or Radeon RX 5700 XT? +
Both score 68 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 6600 worth the price? +
At $329, Radeon RX 6600 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the price? +
At $399, Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Radeon RX 6600 or Radeon RX 5700 XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 6600 or Radeon RX 5700 XT? +
Radeon RX 6600 — more score per dollar ($329 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.