Radeon RX 6650M
VS
Radeon RX 7600S

Radeon RX 6650M vs Radeon RX 7600S

AMD

Radeon RX 6650M

2022Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2416 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7600S

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2200 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

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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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 Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600S

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
100%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7600S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6650M.

InsightRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)
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 7600S 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 Radeon RX 6650M and Radeon RX 7600S

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 7600S

The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6650M scores 15,171 and the Radeon RX 7600S reaches 15,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6650M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7600S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7600S).

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
G3D Mark Score
15,171
15,553+3%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
7 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1792
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.659 TFLOPS
15.77 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock
2416 MHz+10%
2200 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
112
112
L1 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28
28

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
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. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S).

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
Encoder
VCN 3.0
VCN 4.0
Decoder
VCN 3.0
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6650M draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 7600S's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6650M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7600S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
TDP
120W
75W-38%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
126.4
207.4+64%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureRadeon RX 6650MRadeon RX 7600S
MSRP
$269
Avg Price (30d)
$250
Codename
Navi 23
Navi 33
Release
January 4 2022
January 4 2023
Ranking
#148
#139