Radeon RX 7700S
VS
Radeon RX 6650M

Radeon RX 7700S vs Radeon RX 6650M

AMD

Radeon RX 7700S

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2500 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 Radeon RX 7700S

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
129%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
123%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
118%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
117%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
100%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
93%
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 Radeon RX 7700S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7700S 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 7700S and Radeon RX 6650M

AMD

Radeon RX 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S 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 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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 Radeon RX 7700S scores 15,527 and the Radeon RX 6650M reaches 15,171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700S is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 6650M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6650M).

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
G3D Mark Score
15,527+2%
15,171
Architecture
RDNA 3.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
6 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048+14%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.48 TFLOPS+137%
8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2500 MHz+3%
2416 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
128+14%
112
L1 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
32+14%
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 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
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: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s+29%
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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M).

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
Encoder
VCN 4.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
VCN 4.0
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700S draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 120W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
TDP
100W-17%
120W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
155.3+23%
126.4
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureRadeon RX 7700SRadeon RX 6650M
MSRP
$449
Avg Price (30d)
$350
Codename
Navi 33
Navi 23
Release
January 4 2023
January 4 2022
Ranking
#140
#148