Radeon RX 6850M XT vs Radeon RX 6650 XT
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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 Radeon RX 6850M XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6650 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6650 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $230 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6850M XT, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 243.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($230) |
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 6850M XT and Radeon RX 6650 XT
Radeon RX 6850M XT
The Radeon RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,350 points.
Radeon RX 6650 XT
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2055 MHz to 2635 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 176W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,148 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 17,350 and the Radeon RX 6650 XT reaches 17,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6650 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6650 XT). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 10.79 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650 XT). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 2635 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6650 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,350+1% | 17,148 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS+22% | 10.79 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz | 2635 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+25% | 32 |
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 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6850M XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 280 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650 XT) — a 54.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650 XT) — the Radeon RX 6850M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+54% | 280 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6650 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650 XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only),VP9 (Radeon RX 6650 XT).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M XT draws 165W versus the Radeon RX 6650 XT's 176W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6650 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-6% | 176W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 105.2+8% | 97.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6850M XT launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT launched at $399 and now averages $230. The Radeon RX 6650 XT costs 71.3% less ($570 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.7 (Radeon RX 6850M XT) vs 74.6 (Radeon RX 6650 XT) — the Radeon RX 6650 XT offers 243.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M XT | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $399-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $230-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.7 | 74.6+244% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #103 | #108 |
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