RX 6800M vs RX 7650 GRE for Blender
Compare RX 6800M 12 GB and RX 7650 GRE 8 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6800M 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 9.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6800M 12 GB
9% faster than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB
Most VRAM
RX 6800M 12 GB
50% more VRAM than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 6800M 12 GB
12% lower rating than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 1,337.08 +9% | 1,226.09 |
| Boost clock | 2390 MHz | 2695 MHz +13% |
| RT cores | 40 +25% | 32 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+50% | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s +33% | 288 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit +50% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 145 W −12% | 165 W |
| System PSU | N/A | 450 W Secondary source suggestion |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RX 6800M 12 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 12 runs
RX 7650 GRE 8 GB
Blender 4.5.0 · HIP · 7 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6800M 12 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 6800M 12 GB leads by 9.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (1,337 vs 1,226). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6800M 12 GB has more scene headroom with 12 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RX 7650 GRE 8 GB. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 6800M 12 GB is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 165 W for RX 7650 GRE 8 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 6800M 12 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 7650 GRE 8 GB is newer, but RX 6800M 12 GB still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RX 6800M 12 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 9.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6800M 12 GB 9% faster than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 6800M 12 GB 50% more VRAM than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 6800M 12 GB 12% lower rating than RX 7650 GRE 8 GB.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RX 6800M 12 GB has 12 GB of VRAM, while RX 7650 GRE 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.