AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 44.7% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT's 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by 65% (31 vs 51 FPS); the closest fight is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (38% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is the better value at 16.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 79 | 110 | -28% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 48 | 70 | -31% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 51 | 76 | -33% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 57 | 82 | -30% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 59 | 84 | -30% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 101 | 147 | -31% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 61 | 87 | -30% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 46 | 64 | -28% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 58 | 81 | -28% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 58 | 85 | -32% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 37 | 51 | -27% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 31 | 51 | -39% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 11,060M | 17,400M |
| Die size | 237 mm² | 392.5 mm² |
| Transistor density | 46.7 M/mm² | 44.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 23) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 280 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,635 MHz | 1,725 MHz |
| TDP | 180 W | 220 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $499 |
| Release | 2022-05-10 | 2020-10-29 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 44.7% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has 8GB VRAM and a 180W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers more performance per dollar: 16.5 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- The Last of Us Part I: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by roughly 65% (31 vs 51 FPS) in our testing.
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