XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT RX-665X8DFDY

Era of RDNA Architecture

In recent years, Radeon's reputation has suffered due to the actions of miners, leading to higher prices and less appeal to gamers. But with the introduction of the RDNA architecture, Radeon again became a significant player in the video card market, competing with the GeForce RTX 30 line. The Radeon RX 6600 XT and updated RX 6650 XT models are especially popular among gamers due to their availability in the sub-10,000 hryvnia segment and outstanding performance for this price range range.

Improved version of Radeon RX 6600 XT

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is an improved version of the RX 6600 XT, with a factory overclocked processor and accelerated GDDR6 memory at 17500 MHz, as well as a 20 W increase in power consumption, which does not hinder its performance. The Navi 23 chip (7 nm process technology, RDNA 2 architecture) is complemented by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and AMD Infinity Cache. Cooling is provided by a classic two-slot system with a large aluminium radiator and two active fans. In the XFX SWFT series, the manufacturer has optimized fan operation and added perforation for effective heat dissipation.

Powerful and affordable analogue of GeForce RTX 3060

After all the updates, the Radeon RX 6650 XT is 10% faster than its predecessor. Considering that the RX 6600 XT has already proven itself to be one of the best performing cards in its price segment, the RX 6650 XT becomes a good buy. This model stands out for its speed, quiet operation and moderate power consumption, occupying only 2 slots on the motherboard. It easily fits even in compact cases, while its overall performance is 15% higher than the more expensive GeForce RTX 3060.