MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X vs SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X operates at a base clock speed of 1.420 GHz+ 26 % and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT operates at a base clock speed of 1.420 GHz+ 26 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 1401 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X is 160 W, while that of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT is 160 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X

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Top features of SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT

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Higher clock speed

1.968 GHz 1.420 GHz+ 26 %

Around 28% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
GPU Chip	Navi 10 XLE Navi 23 XT
Execution units	36 32
Shader	2304 2048
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	144 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.420 GHz+ 26 % 1.968 GHz
Boost Clock	1.750 GHz+ 12 % 2.593 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.615 GHz+ 17 % 2.382 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	160 W 160 W
TDP (up)	195 W 170 W
Tjunction max	-- 110 °C
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	28 dB 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	33 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	MSI Mystic Light Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	297 mm 240 mm
Height	140 mm 120 mm
Width	58 mm 45 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1401 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Gaming X and SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6600 XT, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 8
Release date	Q1/2020 Q3/2021
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Part-no	-- 11309-03-20G
Documents	data sheet data sheet