Quadro RTX 5000
VS
Radeon RX 6650M

Quadro RTX 5000 vs Radeon RX 6650M

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000

2018Core: 1620 MHzBoost: 1815 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 5000

#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
184%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
179%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
176%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
162%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
154%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
134%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
129%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
113%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
106%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
105%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
104%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
100%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
100%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
96%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
93%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
92%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
90%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
89%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
87%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
83%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
81%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
80%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
79%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
76%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
75%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
73%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
73%
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 Quadro RTX 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6650M.

InsightQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000 and Radeon RX 6650M

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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 5000 scores 15,443 and the Radeon RX 6650M reaches 15,171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6650M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6650M) with 384 Tensor cores.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
G3D Mark Score
15,443+2%
15,171
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+71%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.15 TFLOPS+29%
8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1815 MHz
2416 MHz+33%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
192+71%
112
L1 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48+71%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6650M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro RTX 5000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6650M has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650M) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M).

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230W versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 120W — a 62.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
TDP
230W
120W-48%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
67.1
126.4+88%
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Value Analysis

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

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6650M
MSRP
$2299
Avg Price (30d)
$692
Codename
TU104
Navi 23
Release
August 13 2018
January 4 2022
Ranking
#143
#148