MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech vs MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech and MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech operates at a base clock speed of 1.130 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.130 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 790 g and 882 g respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech is 160 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G 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 6600 XT GAMING X 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.968 GHz 1.130 GHz

Around 43% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 6 GB

25% more memory

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech 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 6600 XT AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
GPU Chip	Navi 23 XT Navi 10 XLE
Execution units	32 36
Shader	2048 2304
Render Output Units	64 64
Texture Units	128 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

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

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.968 GHz 1.130 GHz
Boost Clock	2.607 GHz+ 1 % 1.560 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.428 GHz+ 3 % 1.375 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech 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)	170 W 195 W
Tjunction max	110 °C --
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech, 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 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 28 dB
Noise (Load)	-- 33 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech 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 No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech. 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 / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech 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	277 mm 231 mm
Height	130 mm 127 mm
Width	51 mm 46 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	882 g 790 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT GAMING X 8G and MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT Mech, 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 8 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2021 Q1/2020
Structure size	7 nm 7 nm
Documents	data sheet data sheet