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Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6500 XT pulls ahead here β€” substantially quicker, about 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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AMD Radeon
RX 570
Price
Β₯145,041
Performance
6/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+300% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 64-bit)
+100% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 1,024)
+56% Bandwidth (224 GB/s vs 144 GB/s)
AMD Radeon
RX 6500 XT
Price
Β₯37,312βœ“
Performance
8/100βœ“
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+126% Boost Clock (2,815 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)

Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 570

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Pricing has the Radeon RX 6500 XT at $37,312 JPY, $7,127 JPY under the Radeon RX 570's $44,439 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6500 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The Radeon RX 6500 XT still sits about $37,112 JPY above its $200 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $44,270 JPY above its $169 JPY MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the Radeon RX 6500 XT (113W vs 150W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 570's memory is faster β€” 224 GB/s versus 144 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 570 (RDNA 2 vs GCN 4.0 (Polaris)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6500 XT better than the Radeon RX 570?

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 or the Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $7,127 JPY over the Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6500 XT comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 6500 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)RDNA 2
Process NodeGloFo 14nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,048βœ“1,024
Ray Tracing Coresβ€”16

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 6500 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
Base Clock1,168 MHz2,310 MHzβœ“
Boost Clock1,244 MHz2,815 MHzβœ“

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 6500 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bitβœ“64-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps18 Gbpsβœ“
Bandwidth224 GB/sβœ“144 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 6500 XT
SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP150 W113 Wβœ“
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Jan 2022