GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 6650 XT.
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 6650 XT draws just 180W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700 XT'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 XT (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 XT or Radeon RX 6650 XT?
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the faster card. 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 XT?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 32 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,055 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz | 2,635 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | 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 XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2022 |