Radeon RX 6650M vs Radeon RX 6700S

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650M

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Radeon RX 6650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700S

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

110%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

103%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

102%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

100%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

72%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

69%

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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6700S.

Insight	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

Radeon RX 6650M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6650M and Radeon RX 6700S

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.

Radeon RX 6700S

The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6650M scores 15,171 and the Radeon RX 6700S reaches 15,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6650M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6700S uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6700S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
G3D Mark Score	15,171	15,061
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1792	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS+21%	7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2416 MHz+21%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S).

Feature	Radeon RX 6650M	Radeon RX 6700S
Encoder	VCN 3.0	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6650M draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 6700S's 80W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.