If you want the best bang for your buck, you should take a closer look at the new AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT models. With a little more clock and a higher power limit, the RX 6650 XT should replace the previous RX 6600 XT. Certainly, one of the best choices for FullHD, but WQHD is also no problem for most games. Only in the highest settings and ray tracing can the 8 GB VRAM then perhaps become a bit tight.
There are currently more than 15 different models listed in our price comparison. They differ mainly from the cooling solution. Depending on the manufacturer, there are solutions with two or three fans, with or without RGB lighting, and also with OC ex works. As usual with AMD, the usual suspects are Sapphire, XFX, PowerColor, and many more.
In terms of performance, the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT just overtakes the RX 6600 XT. It pays for this with a slightly higher power consumption, which is still relatively moderate compared to other graphics cards. Especially since a maximum of one 6- or 8-pin PCIe power connector is required for operation. A detailed performance ranking can be found in our graphics card ranking.
Officially the RRP of the cheapest Radeon RX 6650 XT at 449 euros. However, the various models are currently available for around 470 euros. The HardwareSchotte editorial team has listed the best models in direct comparison and also has the current best prices ready.
The best Radeon RX 6650 XT graphics cards
- ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6650 XT OC 8GB GDDR6
- ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6650 XT V2 OC 8GB GDDR6
- SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8G GDDR6
- ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6650 XT OC 8GB
- GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING OC 8G
- MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G
Which power supply should I use for an AMD RX-6650 XT graphics card?
Hardly anything changes here compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT. Furthermore, a high-quality 550-watt power supply is sufficient to operate an RX 6650 XT. However, if you have installed other power-hungry hardware in the PC and maybe overclock the CPU, you should choose a model with 600 watts.
What connections does a Radeon RX 6650 XT graphics card offer?
Depending on the model, two or three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs are available. If there are two, then two additional HDMI 2.1 ports are open. With three DP ports, it’s just one HDMI 2.1 port.
How does the Radeon RX 6650 XT compare to the Nvidia RTX 3060 (Ti)?
Even small performance updates for the RX 6650 XT do not change the position in the ranking. Furthermore, the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti is ahead of the AMD model. In a direct comparison to the RTX 3060, however, the RX 6650 XT can extend the lead and is an average of six percent ahead of the Nvidia competition.
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs. Radeon RX 6650 XT – which graphics card is better?
The update has given the RX 6650 XT a little more clock speed and a higher power limit. As a result, it is up to three percent ahead of its predecessor. Not a big plus, but the surcharge is relatively tiny.
How big is an AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT?
Full-grown RX 6650 XT models can measure a whopping 30.5 centimeters in length. In addition, there is a slot width of up to 2.5. So before you buy, check whether the desired RX 6650 XT model also fits into the existing housing.
Which is better: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT or RX 6600?
On average, the RX 6650 XT is about five percent faster than the RX 6600. Depending on the game and settings, a little more or less.
