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 6700 XT comes out significantly faster — about 26% ahead of the Radeon RX 6650 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€443
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+2% Boost Clock (2,635 MHz vs 2,581 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+37% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 280 GB/s)
+25% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,048)

Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6650 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6650 XT

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the Radeon RX 6650 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The Radeon RX 6700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 6650 XT. The Radeon RX 6700 XT also has more RT cores (40 vs 32), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6650 XT currently lists from $443 EUR, $5 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $447 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 25%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 230W, the Radeon RX 6650 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6700 XT carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 6650 XT. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6700 XT's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 280 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6650 XT or Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 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 6650 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the Radeon RX 6650 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 26% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6650 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 XT worth the extra $5 EUR over the Radeon RX 6650 XT?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6650 XT?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6650 XT.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6650 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0482,560
Ray Tracing Cores3240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6650 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock2,055 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock2,635 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6650 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth280 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6650 XTRadeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2022Mar 2021