Quadro RTX 4000
VS
Radeon RX 6650M

Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon RX 6650M

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6650M

2022Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2416 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000

#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
133%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
130%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
113%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
109%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
108%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
106%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
106%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
102%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
100%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
92%
#50
90%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
89%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
87%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
86%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
85%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
82%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
80%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
77%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650M

#13
Radeon RX 6650M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
95%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.

InsightQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6650M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and Radeon RX 6650M

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

AMD

Radeon RX 6650M

The Radeon RX 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,171 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the Radeon RX 6650M reaches 15,171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6650M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6650M) with 288 Tensor cores.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
G3D Mark Score
14,925
15,171+2%
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304+29%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.119 TFLOPS
8.659 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock
1545 MHz
2416 MHz+56%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144+29%
112
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+360%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36+29%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The Quadro RTX 4000 uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6650M utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The Quadro RTX 4000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6650M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650M) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+100%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP10
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 120W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
TDP
160W
120W-25%
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
93.3
126.4+35%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6650M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon RX 6650M
MSRP
$899
Avg Price (30d)
$220
Codename
TU104
Navi 23
Release
November 13 2018
January 4 2022
Ranking
#154
#148