GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
It's a tight race! Both the Radeon RX 6600 XT and the Radeon RX 6650 XT offer nearly identical market value.
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 6600 XT, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 6600 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $39 EUR cheaper.
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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 6600 XT starts at $550 EUR against $589 EUR for the Radeon RX 6650 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $171 EUR above its $379 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6650 XT still sits about $190 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6600 XT draws just 160W versus 180W for the Radeon RX 6650 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
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?
Choose the Radeon RX 6650 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6600 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the Radeon RX 6600 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6600 XT or the Radeon RX 6650 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT worth the extra $39 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600 XT?
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 |