AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 55.6% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6600's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Red Dead Redemption 2, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 57% (47 vs 74 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (54% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 41 | 63 | -35% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 47 | 74 | -36% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 11,060M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 237 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Process node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistor density | 46.7 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 23) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,491 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 132 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $329 | $299 |
| Release | 2021-10-13 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6600 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 55.6% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 8GB VRAM and a 132W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6600 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 13.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by roughly 57% (47 vs 74 FPS) in our testing.
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