GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 6700 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
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Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 6500 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 6700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The Radeon RX 6700 XT also has more RT cores (40 vs 16), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the gentler choice at 113W versus 230W. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 230W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6700 XT carries 12GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6500 XT. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 6700 XT's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 144 GB/s (192-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6500 XT or Radeon RX 6700 XT?
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the faster card by about 200%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6500 XT or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 1,024 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 40✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz | 2,321 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,815 MHz✓ | 2,581 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 384 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 113 W✓ | 230 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Mar 2021 |