AMD Radeon PRO V710 vs AMD Radeon RX 6650M Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the clear performance winner based on recorded data. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 116,460 is 77% higher than the RX 6650M's 65,800, a margin that leaves no ambiguity about which GPU delivers more raw compute throughput. The RX 6650M, however, retains relevance in its own right: it sits at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, above the PRO V710's 88th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 71,768 exceeds the PRO V710's 58,657. This inversion, where the older mobile part ranks higher in aggregate despite losing the head-to-head test, signals a trade-off between peak compute and overall balanced performance.

For users prioritizing raw compute in OpenCL workloads, the PRO V710 is the only choice. Its 27.65 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 504 GB/s memory bandwidth dwarf the RX 6650M's 8.659 TFLOPS and 224.0 GB/s. Conversely, the RX 6650M's higher percentile ranking and better average score suggest it delivers more consistent results across a broader benchmark suite, likely due to its mobile-oriented design with lower power demands. The PRO V710 targets workstation tasks where memory capacity and sustained compute matter most, while the RX 6650M suits portable systems needing competent graphics without external power connectors. Buyers should select based on workload: compute-heavy, memory-hungry tasks favor the PRO V710; general-purpose mobile graphics favor the RX 6650M.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different RDNA generations and target entirely different market segments. The RX 6650M uses the Navi 23 chip on RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It packs 11,060 million transistors into a 237 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 46.7 million per square millimeter. The PRO V710 employs Navi 32 on RDNA 3.0, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm node, with 28,100 million transistors across a 346 mm² die, achieving 81.2 million transistors per square millimeter. The 5 nm process and newer architecture give the PRO V710 a substantial density advantage.

Core configurations differ dramatically. The RX 6650M features 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores. The PRO V710 nearly doubles those counts: 3,456 shading units, 216 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 54 ray tracing cores. This core disparity directly explains the compute performance gap. The PRO V710 also employs a 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio (27.65 TFLOPS each), while the RX 6650M uses a 2:1 ratio (17.32 TFLOPS FP16 versus 8.659 TFLOPS FP32), indicating different precision handling priorities.

Memory subsystems reflect their intended uses. The RX 6650M carries 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 14 Gbps effective memory speed. The PRO V710 offers 28 GB of GDDR6 on a 224-bit bus, delivering 504.0 GB/s bandwidth at 18 Gbps effective. That is 3.5 times more capacity and 2.25 times more bandwidth. The PRO V710's codename "Wheat Nas" and generation label "Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series)" confirm its workstation lineage, whereas the RX 6650M belongs to the Radeon RX 6000 series with generation "Navi Mobile (RX 6000M)".

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. The RX 6650M is an integrated GPU (IGP) with no power connectors and a 120 W TDP. The PRO V710 is a single-slot card requiring one 8-pin connector, with a 158 W TDP and a suggested 450 W power supply. The PRO V710 also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface versus the RX 6650M's PCIe 4.0 x8, and it has no display outputs, while the RX 6650M's outputs are portable device dependent. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Release timing differs by over two years: the RX 6650M launched January 3, 2022, and is marked end-of-life, while the PRO V710 launched October 2, 2024. The RX 6650M's predecessor is Polaris Mobile; the PRO V710's predecessor is Radeon Pro Vega. Neither has a listed successor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains one direct comparison: Geekbench OpenCL. The PRO V710 scored 116,460 against the RX 6650M's 65,800, a delta of 43.5% in favor of the PRO V710. This is a decisive margin, more than sufficient to classify the PRO V710 as the superior compute device in this specific test. The RX 6650M's score, while lower, is not negligible: it represents 56.5% of the PRO V710's output, meaning the mobile GPU still delivers over half the compute performance of a much larger, newer workstation part.

Beyond the head-to-head, the average benchmark scores provide context. The RX 6650M averages 71,768 across its recorded benchmarks (Geekbench OpenCL 65,800 and Geekbench Vulkan 77,735). The PRO V710 averages 58,657 across its tests (Geekbench OpenCL 116,460 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 853). The RX 6650M's higher average, despite losing the OpenCL test, indicates its Vulkan result of 77,735 substantially lifts its standing. The PRO V710's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 853, a DX12 test, drags its average down, suggesting it excels in compute but not necessarily in gaming-oriented DX12 workloads.

Nearest rival data reinforces the positioning. The RX 6650M's closest competitors include the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal (average 72,098, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64 (72,379, -0.8%), AMD Radeon RX 6600 LE (70,829, +1.3%), and AMD Radeon Vega Frontier Edition (73,370, -2.2%). The RX 6650M sits within 2.2% of all these parts, indicating tight competition. The PRO V710's rivals are NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528, +0.2%), AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, +0.5%), Intel Arc A570M (58,239, +0.7%), and AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085, +1.0%). The PRO V710 leads all of these by margins of 0.2% to 1.0%, showing it is at the top of its immediate peer group.

The wins tally is one for the PRO V710 and zero for the RX 6650M in the head-to-head. However, the RX 6650M's 91st percentile versus the PRO V710's 88th percentile complicates a simple "winner" narrative. The data indicates the PRO V710 wins the compute contest decisively, while the RX 6650M holds a broader performance distribution advantage across all GPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 offers 504.0 GB/s bandwidth from 28 GB GDDR6 on a 224-bit bus. The RX 6650M provides 224.0 GB/s from 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The PRO V710 has exactly double the bandwidth and 3.5 times the capacity.

Q: Is the RX 6650M better ranked overall despite losing the head-to-head?

A: Yes. The RX 6650M sits at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, while the PRO V710 is at the 88th percentile. The RX 6650M's average benchmark score is 71,768 versus the PRO V710's 58,657, though the PRO V710 wins the single OpenCL comparison by 43.5%.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RX 6650M has a 120 W TDP and requires no power connectors, being an integrated GPU. The PRO V710 has a 158 W TDP, uses one 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 450 W power supply.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The PRO V710 has 3,456 shading units and 54 ray tracing cores. The RX 6650M has 1,792 shading units and 28 ray tracing cores. The PRO V710 exactly doubles both counts.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. There is no difference in API support between the two.

Q: What is the release timeline for these products?

A: The RX 6650M launched on January 3, 2022, and is listed as end-of-life. The PRO V710 launched on October 2, 2024, with no production status listed. The PRO V710 is the newer product by over two years.

Where Each One Wins

The PRO V710 dominates in any workload that benefits from raw compute throughput and large memory capacity. Its 27.65 TFLOPS FP32 performance is more than triple the RX 6650M's 8.659 TFLOPS. The 28 GB memory pool and 504 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for large datasets, complex simulations, or rendering tasks that exceed the RX 6650M's 8 GB capacity. The 1:1 FP16 ratio also means the PRO V710 handles half-precision workloads at full speed, whereas the RX 6650M's 2:1 ratio halves its FP16 throughput relative to FP32. The PRO V710's single-slot form factor and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface suit dedicated workstation builds, though it requires an external power connector and offers no display outputs, implying it pairs with a separate display adapter.

The RX 6650M wins in scenarios where its integrated design and lower power draw matter. At 120 W TDP with no power connectors, it fits into mobile platforms and compact systems where the PRO V710's 158 W requirement and 8-pin connector would be impractical. Its 91st percentile ranking and higher average score of 71,768 indicate better all-around performance across varied tests, including Vulkan where it scores 77,735. The RX 6650M's portable device dependent outputs mean it can drive displays directly, unlike the PRO V710's no-output design. For gaming or general graphics use in laptops, the RX 6650M is the functional choice. Its end-of-life status, however, means it is no longer in active production, whereas the PRO V710 remains a current product.

The benchmark split clarifies the use cases: the PRO V710 wins the OpenCL compute test by 43.5%, but the RX 6650M's Vulkan result of 77,735 suggests stronger graphics API performance relative to its compute showing. The PRO V710's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 853, while not directly comparable to the RX 6650M's tests, indicates modest DX12 performance that pulls its average down. Users needing compute acceleration for professional software should choose the PRO V710; users needing a self-contained mobile GPU should choose the RX 6650M.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6650M | AMD Radeon PRO V710 |

|---------------|---------------------|---------------------|

| Chip | Navi 23 | Navi 32 |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |

| Codename | None | Wheat Nas |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 6000M) | Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 11,060 million | 28,100 million |

| Die Size | 237 mm² | 346 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 46.7M / mm² | 81.2M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2068 MHz | 1900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2416 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2222 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 28 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | 224 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 504.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 3456 |

| TMUs | 112 | 216 |

| ROPs | 64 | 96 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 54 |

| Pixel Rate | 154.6 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 270.6 GTexel/s | 432.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 8.659 TFLOPS | 27.65 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 17.32 TFLOPS (2:1) | 27.65 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 120 W | 158 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | No outputs |

| Release Date | 2022-01-03 | 2024-10-02 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Not listed |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | Radeon Pro Vega |

| Percentile | 91st | 88th |

| Average Benchmark Score | 71,768 | 58,657 |