AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
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

480€

FPS / €

0.769

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9070
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

549€

FPS / €

0.967

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 is on average 39% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6650 XT is currently 69€ cheaper (480€ vs 549€).
  • With 0.967 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9070 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 9070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+16%
330 FPS
1% low 205
384 FPS
1% low 228
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+45%
211 FPS
1% low 142
305 FPS
1% low 203
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+89%
66 FPS
1% low 50
125 FPS
1% low 93
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+63%
111 FPS
1% low 84
181 FPS
1% low 132
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+116%
51 FPS
1% low 39
110 FPS
1% low 80
Rocket League

Rocket League

+35%
625 FPS
1% low 264
846 FPS
1% low 378
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+75%
99 FPS
1% low 72
173 FPS
1% low 124
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+62%
94 FPS
1% low 71
152 FPS
1% low 111

FPS / €

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

RX 6650 XT
0.769
RX 9070
0.967

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Specifications

RX 6650 XT RX 9070
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 4
Release date2022-05 2025-03
Video memory8 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth280 GB/s 640 GB/s
Shading units2048 3584
Boost clock2635 MHz 2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)176 W 220 W
Recommended PSU500 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$399 $549

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

89

Average build price

731€

RX 9070

#9 / 69
Popularity score22.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

1,442€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6650 XT or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 39% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6650 XT is currently 69€ cheaper (480€ vs 549€). With 0.967 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 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 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 6650 XT averages 337 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 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 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (30 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (114 builds).

How much does the RX 6650 XT cost right now?

The RX 6650 XT is available from 480€. We track 14 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from 549€. We track 59 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 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.

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