GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4090vsRadeon RX 6650 XT

The GeForce RTX 4090 is a top-tier GPU for enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum performance, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT is a solid choice for mainstream gamers on a tighter budget.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
24 GB · 450W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB · 176W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4090

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

92score
3.8/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
24 GB
TDP
450W
CUDA Cores
16,384
Boost Clock
2520 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 4090Winner
92
RX 6650 XT
41
RTX 4090 leads by 124.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2RTX 509094
#3RTX 409092
#4RTX 508086
#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 4090RX 6650 XT
General
Process Node5 nm7 nm
Memory
VRAM24 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Bandwidth1010 GB/s280.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores16,3842,048
TMUs512128
ROPs17664
Boost Clock2520 MHz2635 MHz
FP3282.58 TF10.79 TF
Power
TDP450176
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 4090 wins overall for gamers and creators needing top-tier performance, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT is a budget-friendly alternative for lighter workloads.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Radeon RX 6650 XT is the smarter pick because it offers good 1080p performance at a much lower price than the GeForce RTX 4090.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is the right choice if you're building a low-cost PC for esports titles and don't need the GeForce RTX 4090's extreme power for 4K gaming or heavy rendering.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4090 better than the RX 6650 XT?

Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 41 out of 100), so it leads the RX 6650 XT in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RX 6650 XT?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 124% faster than the RX 6650 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RX 6650 XT?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. 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.