GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsRadeon RX 6650 XT

The GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end card for 4K gaming and creative work, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT is a budget-friendly option for smooth 1080p play.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB · 176W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2.0 · TSMC 7 nm · 2022

41score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
176W
Shaders
2,048
Boost Clock
2635 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4080Winner
83
RX 6650 XT
41
RTX 4080 leads by 102.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#59RX 7600 XT42
#60RX 6650 XT41
#61RTX 505041
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4080RX 6650 XT
General
Process Node5 nm7 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s280.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,7282,048
TMUs304128
ROPs11264
Boost Clock2505 MHz2635 MHz
FP3248.74 TF10.79 TF
Power
TDP320176
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 wins overall for high-end gaming with far more speed and memory, leaving the Radeon RX 6650 XT in its dust.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Radeon RX 6650 XT is the smarter pick because it costs much less while still handling 1080p gaming well.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the right choice if you're building a compact, low-power PC and only play less demanding titles on a tight budget.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 better than the RX 6650 XT?

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 41 out of 100), so it leads the RX 6650 XT in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RX 6650 XT?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 102% faster than the RX 6650 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the RX 6650 XT?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RX 6650 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.