
Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon RX 6650M

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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650M
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.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
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).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon 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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6650M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 23 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #154 | #148 |
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