AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6800, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 56.4% faster.
Both cards' numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by 77% (31 vs 55 FPS); the closest fight is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (49% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 6800 is the better value at 15.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 79 | 119 | -34% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 48 | 76 | -37% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 51 | 82 | -38% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 57 | 89 | -36% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 59 | 91 | -35% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 101 | 159 | -36% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 61 | 94 | -35% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 46 | 69 | -33% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 58 | 87 | -33% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 58 | 92 | -37% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 37 | 55 | -33% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 31 | 55 | -44% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 11,060M | 26,800M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 23) | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) |
| Memory bandwidth | 280 GB/s | 512 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,635 MHz | 2,105 MHz |
| TDP | 180 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $579 |
| Release | 2022-05-10 | 2020-11-18 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT or AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 56.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has 8GB VRAM and a 180W TDP, while AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT or AMD Radeon RX 6800 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 6800 delivers more performance per dollar: 15.4 average FPS per $100 versus 14.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and AMD Radeon RX 6800?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by roughly 77% (31 vs 55 FPS) in our testing.
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