Radeon RX 6600S vs Pro 5600M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon Pro 5600M with Radeon RX 6600S, including specs and performance data.

Pro 5600M
2020
8 GB HBM2, 50 Watt
24.01

RX 6600S outperforms Pro 5600M by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking235172
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency33.1327.91
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)RDNA 2.0 (2020−2024)
GPU code nameNavi 12Navi 23
Market segmentMobile workstationLaptop
Release date15 June 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2022 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores25601792
Core clock speed1000 MHz1700 MHz
Boost clock speed1030 MHz2000 MHz
Number of transistorsno data11,060 million
Manufacturing process technology7 nm7 nm
Power consumption (TDP)50 Watt80 Watt
Texture fill rate164.8224.0
Floating-point processing power5.274 TFLOPS7.168 TFLOPS
ROPs6464
TMUs160112
Ray Tracing Coresno data28

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizemedium sizedmedium sized
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeHBM2GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount8 GB4 GB
Memory bus width2048 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed770 MHz1750 MHz
Memory bandwidth394.2 GB/s224.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.56.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.02.1
Vulkan1.21.3

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pro 5600M 24.01
RX 6600S 32.36
+34.8%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Pro 5600M 9232
RX 6600S 12444
+34.8%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 40−45
−45.5%
60−65
+45.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−38.8%
65−70
+38.8%
Elden Ring 75−80
−41%
110−120
+41%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
−25.7%
90−95
+25.7%
Counter-Strike 2 40−45
−45.5%
60−65
+45.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−38.8%
65−70
+38.8%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
−44.2%
150−160
+44.2%
Metro Exodus 60−65
−28.6%
80−85
+28.6%
Red Dead Redemption 2 50−55
−24.5%
65−70
+24.5%
Valorant 95−100
−33%
120−130
+33%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
−25.7%
90−95
+25.7%
Counter-Strike 2 40−45
−45.5%
60−65
+45.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−38.8%
65−70
+38.8%
Dota 2 80−85
−27.7%
100−110
+27.7%
Elden Ring 75−80
−41%
110−120
+41%
Far Cry 5 75−80
−17.3%
85−90
+17.3%
Fortnite 120−130
−23%
150−160
+23%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
−44.2%
150−160
+44.2%
Grand Theft Auto V 80−85
−27.7%
100−110
+27.7%
Metro Exodus 60−65
−28.6%
80−85
+28.6%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 150−160
−19.6%
180−190
+19.6%
Red Dead Redemption 2 50−55
−24.5%
65−70
+24.5%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 75−80
−42.9%
110−120
+42.9%
Valorant 95−100
−33%
120−130
+33%
World of Tanks 250−260
−9.1%
270−280
+9.1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
−25.7%
90−95
+25.7%
Counter-Strike 2 40−45
−45.5%
60−65
+45.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
−38.8%
65−70
+38.8%
Dota 2 80−85
−27.7%
100−110
+27.7%
Far Cry 5 75−80
−17.3%
85−90
+17.3%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
−44.2%
150−160
+44.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 150−160
−19.6%
180−190
+19.6%
Valorant 95−100
−33%
120−130
+33%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 40−45
−45%
55−60
+45%
Elden Ring 40−45
−47.6%
60−65
+47.6%
Grand Theft Auto V 40−45
−45%
55−60
+45%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 21−24
−40.9%
30−35
+40.9%
World of Tanks 160−170
−30%
200−210
+30%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 45−50
−31.3%
60−65
+31.3%
Counter-Strike 2 20−22
−50%
30−33
+50%
Cyberpunk 2077 20−22
−50%
30−33
+50%
Far Cry 5 65−70
−47.8%
100−110
+47.8%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
−42.9%
90−95
+42.9%
Metro Exodus 55−60
−30.9%
70−75
+30.9%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 35−40
−48.6%
50−55
+48.6%
Valorant 60−65
−46.9%
90−95
+46.9%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 21−24
−52.4%
30−35
+52.4%
Dota 2 40−45
−46.3%
60−65
+46.3%
Elden Ring 18−20
−52.6%
27−30
+52.6%
Grand Theft Auto V 40−45
−46.3%
60−65
+46.3%
Metro Exodus 18−20
−44.4%
24−27
+44.4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 70−75
−39.7%
100−110
+39.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
−40%
21−24
+40%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 40−45
−46.3%
60−65
+46.3%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 24−27
−44%
35−40
+44%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
−52.4%
30−35
+52.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
−62.5%
12−14
+62.5%
Dota 2 40−45
−46.3%
60−65
+46.3%
Far Cry 5 30−35
−40.6%
45−50
+40.6%
Fortnite 30−33
−43.3%
40−45
+43.3%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
−40.5%
50−55
+40.5%
Valorant 30−35
−54.8%
45−50
+54.8%

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Cyberpunk 2077, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RX 6600S is 63% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RX 6600S is ahead in 62 tests (98%)
  • there's a draw in 1 test (2%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.01 32.36
Recency 15 June 2020 4 January 2022
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 80 Watt

Pro 5600M has a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 60% lower power consumption.

RX 6600S, on the other hand, has a 34.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Radeon RX 6600S is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon Pro 5600M in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon Pro 5600M is a mobile workstation card while Radeon RX 6600S is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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