GPU comparison with benchmarksThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 280 GB/s.
The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT (RDNA 2) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 280 GB/s. |
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GPUThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT has the Navi 23 KXT graphics chip installed, which is based on the RDNA 2 architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G is based on the graphics chip Navi 23 KXT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G |
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT |
Navi 23 KXT | GPU Chip | Navi 23 KXT |
RDNA 2 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
32 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
2048 | Shader | 2048 |
64 | Render Output Units | 64 |
128 | Texture Units | 128 |
32 | Raytracing Cores | 32 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT clocks at 2.190 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 17.5 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G is 17.5 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.190 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.190 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.190 GHz |
17.5 Gbps | Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps |
280 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 280 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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2.055 GHz | Base Clock | 2.055 GHz |
2.694 GHz+ 2 % | Boost Clock | 2.635 GHz |
2.52 GHz+ 5 % | Avg (Game) Clock | 2.41 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 203 W+ 15 %. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 175 W-1 %. |
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203 W+ 15 % | TDP | 175 W-1 % |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
Addressable LED | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 8 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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260 mm | Length | 235 mm |
130 mm | Height | 125 mm |
58 mm | Width | 47 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 675 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT has been manufactured with a structure width of 7 nanometers since Q2/2022. The MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G came on the market in Q2/2022 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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11319-01-20G | Part-no | -- |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
399 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 399 $ (Reference) |
7 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE Nitro+ Radeon RX 6650 XT
8 GB GDDR6 |
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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G
8 GB GDDR6 |