AMD
Radeon RX 6500 XT
RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6 · 107 W
55
/ 100
From $199
VS
PowerColor
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT
RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6 · 107 W · Red Devil
55
/ 100
From $264
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 6500 XT lands at 55 and PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT at 55. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 6500 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Radeon RX 6500 XT 55
vs 55 PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT
Score breakdown
Radeon RX 6500 XT
55 raster 55
rt 45
ai 40
efficiency 77
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT
55 raster 55
rt 45
ai 40
efficiency 77
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500 XT | PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 | 4 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 107 W | 107 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Radeon RX 6500 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: Radeon RX 6500 XT vs PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT
Which is better, Radeon RX 6500 XT or PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT? +
Both score 55 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 6500 XT worth the price? +
At $199, Radeon RX 6500 XT delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in efficiency.
Is PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT worth the price? +
At $264, PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Radeon RX 6500 XT or PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6500 XT last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.