GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6500 XT comes out significantly faster — 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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VS
Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
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
€169
Performance
8%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
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

The Radeon RX 6500 XT currently lists from $169 EUR, $932 EUR less than the Radeon RX 570 at $1,100 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6500 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 769%. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is trading below its $200 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 113W against 150W, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 — 224 GB/s versus 144 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — 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 — 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 $932 EUR 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)RDNA 2
Process NodeGloFo 14nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0481,024
Ray Tracing Cores16

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
Base Clock1,168 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,244 MHz2,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit64-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s144 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 6500 XT
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP150 W113 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Jan 2022