AMD
Radeon RX 7700 vs Radeon RX 6650 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 6650 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 7700 outperforms RX 6650 XT by 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+36%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 7700 vs Radeon RX 6650 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT shows a 36% advantage for RX 7700 in gaming performance, while RX 6650 XT may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6044
10083
79100
8868
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 7700 is the best overall choice
RX 7700 leads in combined game performance. RX 6650 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 7700 leads in the combined performance index
RX 6650 XT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 26–31of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 7700
109 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 6650 XT
100/100 · Price $399The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
60Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
50Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
47Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
83
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
71Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CYesNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS26.62Better10.79
Power consumption200 W176 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20252022
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0BetterRDNA 2.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$549$399Better
Max monitors44
Shader units / cores2560Better2048
Clock speed1900 - 2600 MHz2055 - 2635 MHzBetter
Base clock1900 MHz2055 MHzBetter
Boost clock2600 MHz2635 MHzBetter
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency19,4 GHzBetter17,5 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth621 GB/sBetter280 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Power consumption200 W176 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Length267 mmVaries by board
Die size346 mm²237 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 2 MBL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count28100 millionBetter11060 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 7700RX 6650 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
29 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
25 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
14 FPSEstimated 64%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 56%
Black Myth: WukongRX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7700246 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT206 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7700173 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT145 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7700134 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT103 FPSEstimated 72%RX 770067 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT30 FPSEstimated 64%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7700159 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT133 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7700137 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT114 FPSEstimated 74%RX 770097 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT75 FPSEstimated 72%RX 770045 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT20 FPSEstimated 64%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7700200 FPSEstimated 80%RX 6650 XT168 FPSEstimated 80%RX 7700130 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT109 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7700121 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT93 FPSEstimated 72%RX 770098 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT45 FPSEstimated 64%
God of War RagnarökRX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7700130 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT109 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7700108 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT91 FPSEstimated 74%RX 770087 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT67 FPSEstimated 72%RX 770046 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
StarfieldRX 770029 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT21 FPSEstimated 66%RX 770019 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 770011 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6650 XT5 FPSEstimated 56%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100604431%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100685423%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100886826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008319%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100735528%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100715427%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100755727%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0BetterRDNA 2.0
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20252022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count28100 millionBetter11060 million
Die size346 mm²237 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better2048
Base clock1900 MHz2055 MHzBetter
Boost clock2600 MHz2635 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x16
Length267 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CYesNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7700 and RX 6650 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS26.62Better10.79
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 7700 or RX 6650 XT?+
RX 7700 has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 6650 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 7700 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RX 7700 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 7700 offers more overall performance, while RX 7700 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 7700 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 6650 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 7700 leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7700 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 7700 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 6650 XT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 6650 XT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 7700 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.