GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 5700 currently lists from $426 EUR, $17 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6650 XT at $443 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6650 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 22%. The Radeon RX 5700 still sits about $77 EUR above its $349 EUR MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700'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 (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 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 Radeon RX 5700 if you find it at a steep discount.