GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6500 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 43% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 dramatically faster, around 43% 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 6500 XT currently lists from $142 GBP, $32 GBP less than the Radeon RX 6400 at $174 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6500 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 75%. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is trading below its $200 GBP 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 6500 XT or Radeon RX 6400?
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 6400 if you find it at a steep discount.