GeForce RTX 5050 8GB vs Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB ≈ ₹47,000 today · 2025 Buy now

≈9% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB ≈ ₹56,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 5050 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5050 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 5050 8GB Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 5050 8GB

14% more memory bandwidth (320 vs 280 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
50 W lower rated board power (130 W vs 180 W)
About ₹9,000 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

9% higher estimated gaming score
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 5050 8GB	Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB
Architecture	Blackwell	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GB207	Navi 23
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	128-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	320 GB/s	280 GB/s
L2 cache	24 MB	—
Boost clock	2.57 GHz	2.63 GHz
Board power (rated)	130 W	180 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 5.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2025-07-01	2022-05-10
Price today (≈)	₹47,000	₹56,000

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 5050 8GB better than Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 5050 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5050 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 5050 8GB or Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 5050 8GB is rated at 130 W versus 180 W for Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 5050 8GB or Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5050 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 5050 8GB and Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Both can run games at 1440p, but 8 GB of video memory can run short in newer, demanding games at high or ultra settings. For a new 1440p build, a card with 12 GB or 16 GB will last longer.