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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G graphics card with dual fans and silver shroud

MSI Refurbished

MSI RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G graphics card

SKU CH-T7CR-5FZNX MPN RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G

Refurbished Radeon GPU with 8GB GDDR6, 2048 stream processors, boost clock of 2694 MHz, PCIe 4.0, HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs for up to four monitors

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 6650 XT
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units2048
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2694 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory at 17.5 Gbps for high-speed gaming textures
  • Boost clock reaches 2694 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • Four display outputs via HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a
  • Dual-fan cooler handles 175W TDP within 278 mm length
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface on RDNA 2 architecture with 2048 stream processors

Target Use

The MSI RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G is a Radeon graphics card built on RDNA 2 architecture. It delivers a game clock of 2523 MHz and a boost clock of 2694 MHz across 2048 stream processors. The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer runs at 17.5 Gbps over a 128-bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 4.0 and draws up to 175W through a single 8-pin connector.

Ideal Buyer

This card suits 1080p gamers who want high refresh rates in current titles with DirectX 12 Ultimate support. It also fits builders needing four simultaneous displays via one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Users targeting 4K resolution or workloads that demand more than 8GB of video memory should consider a higher-tier model.

Deciding Spec

The 8GB GDDR6 memory capacity and 128-bit bus width determine whether this card fits your workload. They set the hard limit for texture pools and bandwidth at 1080p and 1440p settings. If your games or applications regularly exceed that buffer, you will need a card with more memory and a wider bus.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $144.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Boost frequency 2694 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineGaming
Model nameRX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G
Processor
TDP rating175 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 6650 XT
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency2694 MHz
Shader units2048
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 2
Game clock speed2523 MHz
Effective memory speed17.5 Gbit/s
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply500 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length278 mm
Card size10.94 in × 5.12 in
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size331 × 267 × 86 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

Does the card ship with any power adapters or cables, or do I need to buy an 8-pin PCIe cable separately?

The card draws power through a single 8-pin connector; if your power supply lacks that cable you will need to purchase one.

With a 128-bit bus and 17.5 Gbps GDDR6, is the 8 GB frame buffer enough for 1440p gaming?

The 8 GB GDDR6 buffer on a 128-bit bus handles 1440p in most current titles, though very high texture packs may push the limit.

What does the 2694 MHz boost clock mean for actual frame rates at 1080p?

The 2694 MHz boost helps sustain high frame rates at 1080p in modern games when paired with a 500 W power supply.

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