GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 6650 XT
Price
€443
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+25% Bandwidth (280 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+14% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 1,792)
+14% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 28)

Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 6600: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Radeon RX 6600

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6650 XT packs 2,048 stream processors versus 1,792 on the Radeon RX 6600.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6600 currently lists from $436 EUR, $7 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 25%. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 132W against 180W, the Radeon RX 6600 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 6650 XT's memory is faster — 280 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6600 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 6600 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the Radeon RX 6600?

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 Radeon RX 6600 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 Radeon RX 6650 XT worth the extra $7 EUR over the Radeon RX 6600?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6650 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,7922,048
Ray Tracing Cores2832

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6650 XT
Base Clock1,626 MHz2,055 MHz
Boost Clock2,491 MHz2,635 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6650 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps17.5 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s280 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6600Radeon RX 6650 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP132 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2021May 2022