Radeon RX 6500 XTVSRadeon RX 7400
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERRadeon RX 7400+14%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 6500 XT
VSWINNERRX 740013%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 7400
Performance3540
Efficiency100100
Price / performance10088
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 7400: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 shows a 14% advantage for RX 7400 in gaming performance, while RX 6500 XT may still be stronger in value for money. 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.
AMDAMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3540
100100
10088
6068
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
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.
Performance is nearly identical
RX 6500 XT 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.
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 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
35
40Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32
35Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
29
33Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
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 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSRFSR
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption107 W55 WBetter
TFLOPS5.7658Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector6 pin1x 6-pin
Release date20222025
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0RDNA 3.0Better
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$199Better$299
Shader units / cores10241792Better
Clock speed2310 - 2815 MHzBetter1452 - 2300 MHz
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter2300 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter10,8 GHz
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth144 GB/s173 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 4x8
Power consumption107 W55 WBetter
Process node6 nm6 nm
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Die size107 mm²Better204 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 1 MBL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count5400 million13300 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 RX 7400 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 XTRX 7400
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
21 FPSEstimated 64%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
18 FPSEstimated 64%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 58%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong21Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone21Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2178Estimated 72%197Estimated 74%122Estimated 72%139Estimated 74%66Estimated 66%85Estimated 69%24Estimated 62%27Estimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077115Estimated 72%127Estimated 74%97Estimated 72%110Estimated 74%48Estimated 66%62Estimated 69%16Estimated 62%18Estimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5145Estimated 78%161Estimated 80%92Estimated 72%104Estimated 74%59Estimated 66%77Estimated 69%35Estimated 62%40Estimated 63%
God of War Ragnarök21Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy94Estimated 72%104Estimated 74%77Estimated 72%87Estimated 74%43Estimated 66%55Estimated 69%16Estimated 62%18Estimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202421Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds21Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Starfield21Estimated 64%23Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%20Estimated 66%9Estimated 58%12Estimated 61%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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100354013%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10048504%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100424813%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100606813%
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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100465314%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100455113%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100424813%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100495613%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100434811%
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 RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0RDNA 3.0Better
Process node6 nm6 nm
Release date20222025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count5400 million13300 millionBetter
Die size107 mm²Better204 mm²
Shader units / cores10241792Better
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter2300 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 4x8
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Power connector6 pin1x 6-pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors24
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 6500 XT and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
TFLOPS5.7658Better
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 RX 7400?+
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?+
RX 7400 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 7400 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.