AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

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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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#7 / 71▲

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

$700

FPS / $

0.784

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 36% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
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

+14%

355 FPS

1% low 214

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+39%

231 FPS

1% low 151

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+77%

78 FPS

1% low 58

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+63%

111 FPS

1% low 84

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+74%

81 FPS

1% low 65

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+32%

689 FPS

1% low 298

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+52%

128 FPS

1% low 97

195 FPS

1% low 146

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

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RX 9070

0.784

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Specifications

	RX 6650 XT	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-05	2025-03
Video memory	8 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	280 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	2635 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	176 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$399	$549

Popularity on DropReference

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 9070

#7 / 71

Popularity score35.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.6.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

794

Average build price

$1,560

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Montech Century II 80 PLUS Gold Netzteil, vollmodular, ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1 - 850 Watt

850 W · $77

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RX 6650 XT

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RX 9070

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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 36% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 1440p across our reference games. 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 367 FPS versus 500 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 Montech Century II 80 PLUS Gold Netzteil, vollmodular, ATX 3.1, PCIe 5.1 - 850 Watt.

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 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (163 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $700. We track 13 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.