RTX 4060 vs RX 6650 XT
The RTX 4060 is about 9% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 4K and 8% faster at 1440p.
Quick verdict: the RTX 4060 is the better card outright, with no spec where the RX 6650 XT pulls ahead in a way that matters.
RTX 4060 vs RX 6650 XT: Specs and Performance
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 10,904 | 9,860 |
| Estimated FPS · 1080p | 92 | 84 |
| Estimated FPS · 1440p | 66 | 61 |
| Estimated FPS · 4K | 37 | 34 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 115 W | 180 W |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | $399 |
| PCI Express | 4.0 ×8 | 4.0 ×8 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 40 Series | AMD RX 6000 Series (RDNA 2) |
Estimated FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
1080p: the RTX 4060 leads by 10%. 1440p: the RTX 4060 leads by 8%. 4K: the RTX 4060 leads by 9%. These figures come from our performance model, calibrated against published benchmark averages. They are estimates for comparing the two cards, not results measured on your PC.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games at 1440p
| Game (settings) | RTX 4060 | RX 6650 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~55 | ~50 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~85 | ~80 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~75 | ~70 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~160 | ~145 |
Per-game figures scale each card's modelled 1440p average by how demanding the game is relative to our test blend, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these numbers.
Verdict: RTX 4060 or RX 6650 XT?
The RTX 4060 is slightly faster than the RX 6650 XT: about 10% at 1080p, 8% at 1440p and 9% at 4K in our model.
Both cards have 8GB of video memory, so memory is not a reason to choose one over the other, though at 8GB neither is comfortable at 1440p with high textures in the newest games.
At launch the RTX 4060 was $299 and the RX 6650 XT $399, which works out to $4.5 and $6.5 per frame at 1440p. On those prices the RTX 4060 is the better value, but street prices move every week, so check before you buy. The RX 6650 XT is rated for 65W more board power, which means more heat, more fan noise and possibly a bigger power supply.
Beyond raw speed, the RTX 4060 brings DLSS 3 Frame Generation, while the RX 6650 XT offers FSR 3 frame generation, with first-generation ray tracing.
Bottom line: the RTX 4060 is the better card outright, with no spec where the RX 6650 XT pulls ahead in a way that matters.
Pairing Either Card With a Processor
A faster graphics card only helps if the processor can keep up. Each card's own page lists the slowest CPU that will not hold it back at every resolution:
- GeForce RTX 4060: best CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 6650 XT: best CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Check your own processor in the bottleneck calculator
Power supply: a common rule of thumb is the card's board power plus about 150W for the rest of a gaming PC, with 30% headroom. That points to roughly 350W for the RTX 4060 and 450W for the RX 6650 XT. Check the card maker's own recommendation too.
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RTX 4060 vs RX 6650 XT: Common Questions
Is the RTX 4060 better than the RX 6650 XT?
The RTX 4060 is the better card outright, with no spec where the RX 6650 XT pulls ahead in a way that matters. The RTX 4060 is about 9% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 4K and 8% faster at 1440p.
Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 4060 or the RX 6650 XT?
The GeForce RTX 4060, by about 8% (66 vs 61 FPS on high settings in our model).
Which is better for 4K, the RTX 4060 or the RX 6650 XT?
The GeForce RTX 4060, by about 9% (37 vs 34 FPS on high settings in our model).
Does the RTX 4060 have more VRAM than the RX 6650 XT?
No, both have 8GB of video memory.
Data last reviewed October 15, 2026. Launch prices are US MSRPs; board power is the reference design's rating. See the methodology for how every figure is produced.