AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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

AMD

RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#61 / 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

564€

FPS / €

0.702

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#10 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.35/100

Lowest price

421€

FPS / €

1.112

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 10% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 143€ cheaper (421€ vs 564€).
With 1.112 FPS/€, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6650 XT

RX 9060 XT 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

355 FPS

1% low 214

370 FPS

1% low 224

Apex Legends

+13%

231 FPS

1% low 151

260 FPS

1% low 181

Grand Theft Auto V

+33%

78 FPS

1% low 58

104 FPS

1% low 77

Red Dead Redemption 2

+28%

111 FPS

1% low 84

142 FPS

1% low 102

Cyberpunk 2077

+35%

81 FPS

1% low 65

109 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+7%

689 FPS

1% low 298

740 FPS

1% low 340

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+28%

128 FPS

1% low 97

164 FPS

1% low 121

Crimson Desert

+28%

94 FPS

1% low 71

120 FPS

1% low 86

FPS / €

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

RX 6650 XT

0.702

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.112

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Specifications

	RX 6650 XT	RX 9060 XT 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-05	2025-06
Video memory	8 GB	8 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	150 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$399	$299

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6650 XT

#61 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

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

779€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

#10 / 71

Popularity score16.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1002

Average build price

957€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6650 XT

3 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

12 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6650 XT or the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 10% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 143€ cheaper (421€ vs 564€). With 1.112 FPS/€, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6650 XT or RX 9060 XT 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6650 XT averages 367 FPS versus 404 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 6650 XT?

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

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (200 builds).

How much does the RX 6650 XT cost right now?

The RX 6650 XT is available from 564€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from 421€. We track 12 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 8GB

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.