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 6400. But the Radeon RX 6400 is the better value, undercutting it by $159 EUR for the performance you get.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6400
Price
€10
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€169
Performance
8%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Stream Processors (1,024 vs 768)
+33% Ray Accelerators (16 vs 12)
+21% Boost Clock (2,815 MHz vs 2,321 MHz)

Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 6500 XT packs 1,024 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400. The Radeon RX 6500 XT also has more RT cores (16 vs 12), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6400 currently lists from $10 EUR, $159 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6500 XT at $169 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6400 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1131% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6400 is trading below its $159 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is trading below its $200 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 53W against 113W, the Radeon RX 6400 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 6500 XT's memory is faster — 144 GB/s versus 128 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6400 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 6500 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6400 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6500 XT better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. The Radeon RX 6400 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 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 6500 XT worth the extra $159 EUR over the Radeon RX 6400?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6400 comes out ahead.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Radeon RX 6500 XT or the Radeon RX 6400?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Radeon RX 6500 XT has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Radeon RX 6400.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6500 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7681,024
Ray Tracing Cores1216

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6500 XT
Base Clock1,923 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock2,321 MHz2,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6500 XT
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit64-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth128 GB/s144 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6400Radeon RX 6500 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP53 W113 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Jan 2022