Ryzen 7 5700X + RX 6600: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The RX 6600 is the slightly busier part, by about 15%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 6% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 15% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 35% | GPU-bound (normal) |
The RX 6600 is the limiting part at every resolution, which is the healthy direction, and the gap is small enough that neither part is wasted. Upgrade the GPU first when you want more frames.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Power used for the PSU estimate | 65 W not confirmed against a manufacturer page |
| Released | 2022 |
| Gaming index | 62 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 58 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 132 W |
| Released | 2021 |
| 1080p index | 26.5 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 21 / 100 |
| 4K index | 16.6 / 100 |
Power supply
The RX 6600 measured 120 W average while gaming (249 W highest 20 ms spike, TechPowerUp). With the Ryzen 7 5700X at a power figure of 65 W and about 75 W for the rest of the system, the sustained load is about 260 W. A 450 W unit is the safe choice. Details on the RX 6600 PSU page or try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck
AM4Cards that use the Ryzen 7 5700X fully
Best CPU for the RX 6600 Best GPU for the Ryzen 7 5700X RX 6600 PSU requirements
Same CPU, other cards
AllSame card, other CPUs
AllIndexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.