GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 58.2% better value than Radeon RX 6650 XT.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 42% ahead of the Radeon RX 6650 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6650 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6650 XT
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the Radeon RX 6650 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $529 EUR, $60 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6650 XT at $589 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 58%. The Radeon RX 6650 XT still sits about $190 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6650 XT is the gentler choice at 180W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (RDNA 2 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6650 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 6650 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 6650 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6650 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT worth the extra $60 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 5,888✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,055 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,635 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | 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 | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 220 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2022 |