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. Value tips toward the Radeon RX 6600 XT, though: $648 EUR cheaper for what you get.
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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 $598 EUR against $1,246 EUR for the Radeon RX 6650 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6600 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~97% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6600 XT still sits about $219 EUR above its $379 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 6650 XT still sits about $847 EUR above its $399 EUR 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?
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?
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Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6600 XT or Radeon RX 6650 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 |