AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#57 / 69

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

$540

FPS / €

0.683

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#6 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$253

FPS / €

1.74

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 17% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $287 cheaper ($253 vs $540).
With 1.74 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6650 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

330 FPS

1% low 205

363 FPS

1% low 220

Apex Legends

+18%

211 FPS

1% low 142

248 FPS

1% low 170

Grand Theft Auto V

+38%

66 FPS

1% low 50

91 FPS

1% low 67

Red Dead Redemption 2

+35%

111 FPS

1% low 84

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+59%

51 FPS

1% low 39

81 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+15%

625 FPS

1% low 264

716 FPS

1% low 309

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+34%

99 FPS

1% low 72

133 FPS

1% low 101

Crimson Desert

+34%

94 FPS

1% low 71

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / €

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

RX 6650 XT

0.683

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.74

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Specifications

	RX 6650 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-05	2025-06
Video memory	8 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	280 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2048
Boost clock	2635 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	176 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$399	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6650 XT

#57 / 69

Popularity score0.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$731

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

PC 1

Unnamed build

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#6 / 69

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2404

Average build price

$1,179

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6650 XT

14 models tracked

Sapphire 11319-07-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2$540

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6650 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 17% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $287 cheaper ($253 vs $540). With 1.74 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6650 XT or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6650 XT averages 337 FPS versus 394 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 (30 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (657 builds).

How much does the RX 6650 XT cost right now?

The RX 6650 XT is available from $540. We track 14 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $253. We track 47 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.