Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Radeon RX 6650 XT
Performance-wise the Radeon RX 6650 XT is out front, marginally faster, roughly 6% up on the Radeon RX 6600 XT. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 6600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 6600 XT
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 6650 XT starts at $686 AUD against $787 AUD for the Radeon RX 6600 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6650 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 21%. The Radeon RX 6650 XT still sits about $287 AUD above its $399 AUD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $408 AUD above its $379 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6600 XT sips power at 160W next to the Radeon RX 6650 XT's 180W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 6650 XT's memory is faster — 280 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6600 XT or Radeon RX 6650 XT?
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6600 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,048 | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 32 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,968 MHz | 2,055 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,589 MHz | 2,635 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 17.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 280 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 160 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2021 | May 2022 |