Radeon RX 6600 against Radeon RX 6650 XT
Radeon RX 6650 XT leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 6650 XT is 15% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 31% in the RX 6650 XT's favour.
- The RX 6600 typically costs $40 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 6600 | Radeon RX 6650 XT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 20 | 23 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 26 | 32 | 6 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 20 | 23 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 13 | 17 | 4 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 18 | 20 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 5%left |
| Typical price | $199 | $239 | $40left |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 132 W | 180 W | 36%left |
| Length | 190 mm | 240 mm | 26%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 24 vs 28 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 19 vs 22 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 26 vs 32 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 20 vs 23 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 13 vs 17 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 19 vs 21 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 19 vs 21 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Radeon RX 6650 XT | 19 vs 22 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 6600 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 132 W | 180 W |
| Length | 190 mm | 240 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $199 | $239 |