Radeon Pro W5700 vs Radeon RX 6600M

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

2019Core: 1243 MHzBoost: 1930 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6600M

2021Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2416 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6600M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 105% higher power demand at 205W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6600M

2021

Why buy it

  • 20.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 100W instead of 205W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6600M better than Radeon Pro W5700?
Yes. Radeon RX 6600M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6600M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019 and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 6600M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 20.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,922 vs 14,380). Radeon Pro W5700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6600M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon Pro W5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $799 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6600M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
1080p
low150 FPS167 FPS
medium132 FPS148 FPS
high113 FPS131 FPS
ultra95 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low127 FPS140 FPS
medium104 FPS113 FPS
high88 FPS101 FPS
ultra76 FPS91 FPS
4K
low74 FPS84 FPS
medium62 FPS71 FPS
high47 FPS58 FPS
ultra41 FPS50 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
1080p
low226 FPS300 FPS
medium190 FPS250 FPS
high138 FPS196 FPS
ultra99 FPS154 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS192 FPS
medium122 FPS160 FPS
high93 FPS127 FPS
ultra67 FPS102 FPS
4K
low78 FPS104 FPS
medium66 FPS86 FPS
high54 FPS73 FPS
ultra39 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
1080p
low647 FPS626 FPS
medium518 FPS501 FPS
high431 FPS418 FPS
ultra324 FPS313 FPS
1440p
low485 FPS470 FPS
medium388 FPS376 FPS
high324 FPS313 FPS
ultra243 FPS235 FPS
4K
low324 FPS313 FPS
medium259 FPS251 FPS
high216 FPS206 FPS
ultra162 FPS157 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
1080p
low332 FPS473 FPS
medium284 FPS394 FPS
high235 FPS330 FPS
ultra196 FPS277 FPS
1440p
low275 FPS371 FPS
medium236 FPS306 FPS
high181 FPS243 FPS
ultra146 FPS198 FPS
4K
low147 FPS212 FPS
medium116 FPS171 FPS
high101 FPS160 FPS
ultra84 FPS124 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700 and Radeon RX 6600M

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

AMD

Radeon RX 6600M

The Radeon RX 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,922 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700 scores 14,380 and the Radeon RX 6600M reaches 13,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6600M). Raw compute: 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6600M). Boost clocks: 1930 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
G3D Mark Score
14,380+3%
13,922
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304+29%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.893 TFLOPS+3%
8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1930 MHz
2416 MHz+25%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144+29%
112
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Frame Generation
FSR upscaling + RSR
FSR 3 + AFMF

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6600M is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 Pro W5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6600M) — the Radeon Pro W5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 12 (FL 12_2) (Radeon RX 6600M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
DirectX
12.0
12 (FL 12_2)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6600M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6600M).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
Encoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700 draws 205W versus the Radeon RX 6600M's 100W — a 68.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
TDP
205W
100W-51%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
70.1
139.2+99%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6600M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700Radeon RX 6600M
MSRP
$799
Codename
Navi 10
Navi 23
Release
November 19 2019
May 31 2021
Ranking
#163
#173