GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6650 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700.
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Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 280 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is roughly 3 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (RDNA 2 vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 6650 XT?
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the faster card by about 27%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the Radeon RX 5700?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX 6650 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz | 2,055 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,635 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 17.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 280 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2022 |