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Released
Q2/2022
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT

Graphics card SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT, specifications and benchmarks

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Specifications

Technical data
General Info

This section outlines the key features of the graphics card SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT.

  • Based on
    AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
  • GPU Chip
    Navi 23 KXT (RDNA 2)
  • Execution units
    32
  • Shader
    2048
  • Render Output Units
    64
  • Texture Units
    128
  • Raytracing Cores
    32
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Memory Specs

Specifications for onboard video memory, including type (e.g., GDDR6), capacity, and bandwidth. Higher capacity and bandwidth contribute to improved gaming and rendering performance.

  • Memory Size
    8 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR6
  • Memory Clock
    2.190 GHz
  • Memory Speed
    17.5 Gbps
  • Memory Bandwith
    280 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    128 bit
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Clock Frequency

Information on the base and boost clock speeds of the graphics card, which directly affect its performance in gaming and rendering applications. SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT.

  • Base Clock
    2.055 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    2.635 GHz
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    2.410 GHz
  • Overclocking
    Yes
* see below
Thermal Management

Details on the thermal design power (TDP) of the graphics card, including the maximum thermal output under standard and overclocked conditions, guiding the selection of cooling solutions.

  • TDP
    176 W
  • TDP (up)
    --
  • Tjunction max
    --
  • PCIe-Power
    1 x 8-Pin
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Cooler & Fan Types

Specifications of the cooling system, including fan types and configurations, which are critical for maintaining optimal operating temperatures during intensive workloads. SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT.

  • Fan-Type
    Axial
  • Fan 1
    2 x 90 mm
  • Fan 2
    --
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling
  • Noise (Idle)
    0 dB / Silent
  • Noise (Load)
    --
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Interfaces

Detailed information about connectivity options, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI interfaces, along with their respective capabilities and supported resolutions.

  • Max. Displays
    4
  • HDCP-Version
    2.3
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.1
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4a
  • DVI Ports
    --
  • VGA Ports
    --
  • USB-C Ports
    --
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Technical Data

An overview of the hardware capabilities of the graphics card, including support for technologies like ray tracing, DLSS, and Vulkan, which enhance graphical fidelity and performance.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_2 (Ultimate)
  • Raytracing
    Yes
  • DLSS / FSR
    Yes
  • LED
    No LED lighting
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Supported Video Codecs

Support for various video codecs, such as H.264, HEVC, and VP9, which enhance video playback and streaming capabilities by offloading tasks from the CPU.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    Decode
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Dimensions
  • Length
    240 mm
  • Height
    120 mm
  • Width
    45 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    --
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Additional Information
  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 4.0 x 8
  • Release date
    Q2/2022
  • Release price
    --
  • Structure size
    7 nm
  • Part-no
    11319-03-20G
  • Documents
    data sheet
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Positions in all rankings

Common positions SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    1269 place
  • Battlefield 5
    1419 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    1494 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2322 place
  • 3DMark Benchmark
    1235 place
  • Cyberpunk 2077
    39 place
  • GTA 5 Benchmark (Grand Theft Auto V)
    34 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPU

Evaluate the performance scores from various benchmark tests for SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT in comparison with other graphics cards to gain insights into the GPU's real-world speed during content processing.

Benchmarks encompass tasks such as floating point calculations, 3D model creation, and cryptocurrency mining.

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
3DMark Benchmark
3DMark is designed for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get the most out of their hardware
10253
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
10219
10070
10001
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
Cyberpunk 2077
In Cyberpunk 2077 there is a built-in benchmark, which allows you to check the compliance of your computer requirements for the game
30 fps (avg)
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
30 fps (avg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
30 fps (avg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 LHR
30 fps (avg)
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
55 fps (avg)
54 fps (avg)
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
54 fps (avg)
54 fps (avg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
38 fps (avg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (Laptop GPU)
38 fps (avg)
37 fps (avg)
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
37 fps (avg)
GTA 5 Benchmark (Grand Theft Auto V)
The benchmark is based on Rockstar North's RAGE Engine
62 fps (avg)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
62 fps (avg)
AMD Radeon RX 6700
61 fps (avg)
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
61 fps (avg)
Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
Ethash is an algorithm for mining Ethereum cryptocurrency that makes the most of the GPU
27 MH/s
26 MH/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (Laptop GPU)
26 MH/s
SAPPHIRE Pulse Radeon RX 6650 XT
26 MH/s

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*

Base Clock - the guaranteed speed specified by the manufacturer, reflecting the cooling and binning standards for which the GPU is factory-tested.

Boost Clock - the theoretical minimum speed achievable when overclocking the graphics card, taking into account cooling and binning considerations.

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