AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 6500 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 5700 XT outperforms RX 6500 XT by 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+29%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT shows a 29% advantage for RX 5700 XT in gaming performance, while RX 6500 XT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4535
67100
100100
6860
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
RX 5700 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 5700 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
RX 5700 XT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 145–150of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
78 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
100/100 · Price $199The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
45Better
35
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
39Better
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
36Better
29
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
67
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
Max monitors42
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS9.754Better5.765
Power consumption225 W107 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Release date20192022
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0RDNA 2.0Better
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$299$199Better
Shader units / cores2560Better1024
Clock speed1605 - 1755 MHz2310 - 2815 MHzBetter
Base clock1605 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock1755 MHz2815 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency14 GHz18 GHzBetter
Memory bus256 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/sBetter144 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x4
Power consumption225 W107 WBetter
Process node7 nm6 nmBetter
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Length272 mmVaries by board
Die size251 mm²107 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 4 MBBetterL1 128 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count10300 millionBetter5400 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RX 5700 XTRX 6500 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
24 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
6 FPSEstimated 60%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 5700 XT200 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT178 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT140 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT122 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT109 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT66 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5700 XT40 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT24 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 5700 XT129 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT115 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT111 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT97 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT79 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT48 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5700 XT27 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 5700 XT163 FPSEstimated 80%RX 6500 XT145 FPSEstimated 78%RX 5700 XT105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT92 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT98 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT59 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5700 XT59 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT35 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 5700 XT105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT94 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT88 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT77 FPSEstimated 72%RX 5700 XT71 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6500 XT43 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5700 XT28 FPSEstimated 68%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 5700 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%RX 5700 XT15 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%RX 5700 XT6 FPSEstimated 60%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100453525%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10051486%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100524221%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100686013%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1006710040%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100554618%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100544518%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100524221%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100584917%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100524319%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 1.0RDNA 2.0Better
Process node7 nm6 nmBetter
Release date20192022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count10300 millionBetter5400 million
Die size251 mm²107 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better1024
Base clock1605 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock1755 MHz2815 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x4
Length272 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Power connector6+8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0bHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors42
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 5700 XT and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS9.754Better5.765
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RX 5700 XT or RX 6500 XT?+
RX 5700 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 5700 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 5700 XT is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RX 5700 XT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 5700 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 5700 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 5700 XT is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 5700 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 5700 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 5700 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 5700 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 6500 XT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 6500 XT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RX 5700 XT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.