Radeon RX 6500 XTVSIntel Arc A310
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERRadeon RX 6500 XT+6%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 6500 XT
VSWINNERRX 6500 XT6%Better gaming performance
Intel
Arc A310
Performance3533
Efficiency100100
Price / performance100100
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Intel Arc A310: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 shows a 6% advantage for RX 6500 XT in gaming performance, while Arc A310 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.
AMDIntelPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3533
100100
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 6500 XT is the best overall choice
RX 6500 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 6500 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 6500 XT leads in the combined performance index
Arc A310 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 53–58of 61
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Intel Arc A310
100/100 · Price $169The 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 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
35Better
33
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32Better
30
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
29Better
28
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4a4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRXeSS
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption107 W75 WBetter
TFLOPS5.765Better2.688
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector6 pinNone
Release date20222022
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Xe-HPG
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 3.0
Launch price$199$169Better
Shader units / cores1024Better768
Clock speed2310 - 2815 MHzBetter1750 - 2000 MHz
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1750 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter2000 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter15,5 GHz
Memory bus64 bit64 bit
Memory bandwidth144 GB/sBetter124 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 4x8
Power consumption107 W75 WBetter
Process node6 nm6 nm
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Die size107 mm²Better157 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 1 MBL2 4 MBBetter
Transistor count5400 million7200 millionBetter
Max monitors24
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 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 6500 XTArc A310
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
21 FPSEstimated 64%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
18 FPSEstimated 64%
17 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 58%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong21Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone21Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2178Estimated 72%165Estimated 72%122Estimated 72%116Estimated 72%66Estimated 66%62Estimated 66%24Estimated 62%22Estimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077115Estimated 72%106Estimated 72%97Estimated 72%92Estimated 72%48Estimated 66%45Estimated 66%16Estimated 62%15Estimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5145Estimated 78%134Estimated 78%92Estimated 72%87Estimated 72%59Estimated 66%56Estimated 66%35Estimated 62%33Estimated 62%
God of War Ragnarök21Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy94Estimated 72%87Estimated 72%77Estimated 72%73Estimated 72%43Estimated 66%41Estimated 66%16Estimated 62%15Estimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202421Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds21Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Starfield21Estimated 64%20Estimated 64%18Estimated 64%17Estimated 64%9Estimated 58%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10035336%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100484213%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10042412%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
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 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10046452%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10045442%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10042412%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10049482%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10043415%
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 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRXeSS
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 3.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Xe-HPG
Process node6 nm6 nm
Release date20222022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count5400 million7200 millionBetter
Die size107 mm²Better157 mm²
Shader units / cores1024Better768
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1750 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter2000 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 4x8
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Power connector6 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4a4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors24
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 6500 XT and Arc A310 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR64 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit64 bit
TFLOPS5.765Better2.688
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 6500 XT or Arc A310?+
RX 6500 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 6500 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RX 6500 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 6500 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 6500 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 6500 XT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RX 6500 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 6500 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 6500 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 6500 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 6500 XT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
Arc A310 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?+
Arc A310 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 6500 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.