AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#44 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.22/100

Lowest price

$535

FPS / €

0.68

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Nvidia

RTX 5060

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#7 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.34/100

Lowest price

$331

FPS / €

1.215

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 is on average 10% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 5060 is currently $204 cheaper ($331 vs $535).
With 1.215 FPS per euro, the RTX 5060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6600 XT

RTX 5060

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

338 FPS

1% low 202

347 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+14%

202 FPS

1% low 137

231 FPS

1% low 157

Grand Theft Auto V

+15%

67 FPS

1% low 49

77 FPS

1% low 57

Red Dead Redemption 2

+13%

113 FPS

1% low 81

128 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+17%

52 FPS

1% low 38

61 FPS

1% low 47

Rocket League

+8%

643 FPS

1% low 278

697 FPS

1% low 292

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+14%

97 FPS

1% low 73

111 FPS

1% low 83

Crimson Desert

+14%

95 FPS

1% low 68

108 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6600 XT

0.68

RTX 5060

1.215

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Specifications

	RX 6600 XT	RTX 5060
Architecture	RDNA 2	Blackwell
Release date	2021-08	2025-05
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3840
Boost clock	2589 MHz	2497 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	145 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$379	$299

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600 XT

#44 / 69

Popularity score1.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,060

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

21/03/26

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RTX 5060

#7 / 69

Popularity score44.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.8.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1745

Average build price

$1,001

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6600 XT

19 models tracked

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RTX 5060

105 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the RTX 5060?

The RTX 5060 is on average 10% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5060 is currently $204 cheaper ($331 vs $535). With 1.215 FPS per euro, the RTX 5060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 XT or RTX 5060?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 340 FPS versus 374 FPS for the RTX 5060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5060. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6600 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 XT is the r5-5600 (4 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 is the r5-5600 (293 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $535. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 cost right now?

The RTX 5060 is available from $331. We track 105 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers superior mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports AMD FidelityFX and ray tracing technologies.