RTX 5060 Super vs RX 6600: Which Should You Actually Buy?

A head-to-head comparison of the RTX 5060 Super and the RX 6600. NVIDIA 8 GB GDDR7, ~150 W. Last updated 2026-03-17.

RTX 5060 Super vs RX 6600: the short version

Two strong options in the same gpu class, aimed at different buyers. Below is a clean side-by-side, the real performance gap, and a no-nonsense recommendation so you stop second-guessing and buy the one that fits your build and budget.

Side-by-side specs

| Spec | RTX 5060 Super | RX 6600 | | --- | --- | --- | | Vendor | NVIDIA | AMD | | Tier | mainstream | mainstream | | Released | 2026 | 2021 | | VRAM | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 | | Board power | 150 W | 132 W |

Real-world performance (estimated)

Estimated average FPS from a tuned config — your CPU, resolution and settings shift these, but the gap between the two holds:

| Model | 1080P Low | 1080P Med | 1080P High | 2K Med | 4K Med | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | RTX 5060 Super | ~118 | ~94 | ~74 | ~53 | ~25 | | RX 6600 | ~123 | ~99 | ~77 | ~55 | ~27 |

Head-to-head: who wins what

• Performance: RTX 5060 Super and RX 6600 trade blows by workload. RTX 5060 Super has the edge where its stronger 8 GB GDDR7 and 150 W of headroom matters; RX 6600 wins the rest.
• Efficiency: RX 6600 draws less power and is easier to cool and power.
• Value: Same-class rivals shift price constantly — check current street pricing and let the cheaper one at your target resolution decide value.
• Our pick: Buy RTX 5060 Super if you want the outright ceiling and can cool/power it. Buy RX 6600 if you want lower power, lower cost, or a feature the other lacks. (Plan for ~150 W board power plus the rest of the system.)

Confirm headroom before you commit

A limit you cannot see will eat your gains. Run the GPU FPS Estimator to confirm the pair fits your build before you buy either.