A2 vs RX 6650 XT for Blender
Compare A2 16 GB and RX 6650 XT 8 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6650 XT 8 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6650 XT 8 GB
8% faster than A2 16 GB
Most VRAM
A2 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RX 6650 XT 8 GB
Lowest power draw
A2 16 GB
66% lower rating than RX 6650 XT 8 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $770.00 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 1.28 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 982.86 | 1,064.8 +8% |
| CUDA cores | 1,280 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 1770 MHz | 2635 MHz +49% |
| RT cores | 10 | 32 +220% |
| Tensor cores | 40 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 200.1 GB/s | 280 GB/s +40% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | CUDA, OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 60 W −66% | 176 W |
| System PSU | 250 W Secondary source suggestion−50% | 500 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
A2 16 GB
Blender 3.5.0 · OptiX · 6 runs
RX 6650 XT 8 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 24 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6650 XT 8 GB is faster for Blender rendering, but A2 16 GB has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 6650 XT 8 GB leads by 8.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,065 vs 983). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
A2 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RX 6650 XT 8 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
A2 16 GB is the lower-power option at 60 W TDP, compared with 176 W for RX 6650 XT 8 GB. If render speed is close, that can make A2 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6650 XT 8 GB is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose A2 16 GB would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RX 6650 XT 8 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 8.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6650 XT 8 GB 8% faster than A2 16 GB.
Most VRAM: A2 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RX 6650 XT 8 GB.
Lowest power draw: A2 16 GB 66% lower rating than RX 6650 XT 8 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
A2 16 GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while RX 6650 XT 8 GB has 8 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.