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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770: Comparison
What is the difference between AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770?
Vram is where these two genuinely part company, AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB against Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 16 GB, a 50% lead for Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 returns 2,448 against 1,065 over 55 runs, a 56% lead. Add memory bus width to that, 128 bit on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT versus 256 bit on the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
Buy the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with builders who want 8GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. The Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 suits gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 price
At the last price check the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 was $349 and the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT $399, a 14% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 differ on memory bandwidth?
Yes. Memory Bandwidth reads 280 GB/s on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT versus 560 GB/s on the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770.
Is the Product Type the same on the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop Add-In Card, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- AMD
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Intel
Product Type
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- Desktop Add-In Card
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Desktop Add-In Card
Series
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- Radeon RX 6000
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Arc A-Series
Board Partner
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- Reference
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- ASRock
VRAM
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 8 GB-50%
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 16 GBBest
Tier
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- Mainstream
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- GDDR6
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 2635 MHzBest
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2150 MHz-18%
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- Yes
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Yes
Architecture
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- RDNA 2
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Xe-HPG Alchemist
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 128 bit-50%
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 256 bitBest
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 280 GB/s-50%
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 560 GB/sBest
Recommended PSU
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 500 W
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 650 W-30%
Power Connector
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 1x 8-pin
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2x 8-pin
MSRP
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- $399
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- $349
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
- 1,065-56%
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2,448Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT if you want the higher boost clock (2635 MHz vs 2150 MHz) and the lower recommended PSU (500 W vs 650 W).
Choose Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), the higher memory bus width (256 bit vs 128 bit) and the higher memory bandwidth (560 GB/s vs 280 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT | Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $349.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.