AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#46 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$290

FPS / $

1.138

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AMD

RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#69 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.23/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

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Our verdict

The RX 6650 XT is on average 20% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6650 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

RX 6650 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

342 FPS

1% low 187

355 FPS

1% low 214

Apex Legends

+29%

179 FPS

1% low 119

231 FPS

1% low 151

Grand Theft Auto V

+39%

56 FPS

1% low 43

78 FPS

1% low 58

Red Dead Redemption 2

+42%

78 FPS

1% low 59

111 FPS

1% low 84

Cyberpunk 2077

+45%

56 FPS

1% low 43

81 FPS

1% low 65

Rocket League

+14%

604 FPS

1% low 261

689 FPS

1% low 298

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+42%

90 FPS

1% low 66

128 FPS

1% low 97

Crimson Desert

+42%

66 FPS

1% low 50

94 FPS

1% low 71

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.138

RX 6650 XT

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 6650 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2022-05
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	280 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2048
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2635 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	176 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$399

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#46 / 71

Popularity score3.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$700

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · $50

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RX 6650 XT

#69 / 71

Popularity score0.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$779

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

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RX 6500 XT

4 models tracked

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RX 6650 XT

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 6650 XT?

The RX 6650 XT is on average 20% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6650 XT packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or RX 6650 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 367 FPS for the RX 6650 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6650 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6650 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (17 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6650 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6650 XT is the r5-5600 (29 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $290. We track 4 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, an improved version of the 6600 XT, offers optimized mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p gaming, it benefits from higher clock speeds for better performance.