GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+60% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 280 GB/s)
+13% CUDA Cores (2,304 vs 2,048)
AMD
Radeon RX 6650 XT
Price
€443
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+63% Boost Clock (2,635 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)

Radeon RX 6650 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs GeForce RTX 2070

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6650 XT starts at $443 EUR against $644 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6650 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 84%. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (RDNA 2 vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 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 GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the Radeon RX 6650 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $202 EUR over the Radeon RX 6650 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 6650 XT
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,3042,048
Ray Tracing Cores3632
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 6650 XT
Base Clock1,410 MHz2,055 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz2,635 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 6650 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps17.5 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s280 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX 6650 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018May 2022