Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?

GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 118.6% advantage.

What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 8GB VRAM and a 160W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.

Is AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?

Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 13.1. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.

Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?

Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 124% (46 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison

GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 118.6% faster.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT'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 Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 124% (46 vs 103 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (113% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.1).

Benchmark results head-to-head

Benchmark	AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT	GeForce RTX 5070	Difference
Cyberpunk 2077 FPS	46	103	-55%
Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS	53	113	-53%

Specifications compared

	AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM	8GB	12GB
Transistors	11,060M	31,100M
Die size	237 mm²	263 mm²
Process node	7 nm	4 nm
Transistor density	46.7 M/mm²	118.3 M/mm²
Architecture	RDNA 2 (Navi 23)	Blackwell
Memory bandwidth	256 GB/s	672 GB/s
Boost clock	2,589 MHz	2,512 MHz
TDP	160 W	250 W
Launch MSRP	$379	$549
Release	2021-08-11	2025-03-05

FAQ

Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 5070?: GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 118.6% advantage.
What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 8GB VRAM and a 160W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
Is AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?: Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 13.1. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and GeForce RTX 5070?: Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 124% (46 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.

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