Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary vs Radeon RX 6650M XT

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650M XT

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

135%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

120%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

116%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

104%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6650M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (270mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $350 versus $400 for the Radeon RX 6650M XT, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 10.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($350)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6650M XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

Radeon RX 6650M XT

The Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,071 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 16,562 and the Radeon RX 6650M XT reaches 17,071 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 6650M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6650M XT). Raw compute: 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 9.896 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M XT). Boost clocks: 1980 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
G3D Mark Score	16,562	17,071+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.14 TFLOPS+2%	9.896 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1980 MHz	2416 MHz+22%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M XT) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650M XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 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: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6650M XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6650M XT). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6650M XT).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
Encoder	VCN 2.0	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6650M XT's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6650M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	Radeon RX 6650M XT
TDP	225W	120W-47%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	270mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	73.6	142.3+93%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon RX 6650M XT launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary costs 12.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 42.7 (Radeon RX 6650M XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary offers 10.8% better value. The Radeon RX 6650M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).