Radeon RX 6500 XT
RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6 · 107 W
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1420 MHz · PassMark #55
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 6500 XT lands at 55 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE 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 Radeon RX 9070 GRE if…
- ✓Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #55
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 6500 XTSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 6500 XT more score per dollar ($199 vs $549).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | — |
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 | — |
| TBP | 107 W | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| GPU clock | — | 1420 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2250 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #55 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 24,025 |
Radeon RX 6500 XT
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #55
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
FAQ: Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Which is better, Radeon RX 6500 XT or Radeon RX 9070 GRE? +
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 Radeon RX 9070 GRE worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 9070 GRE delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 6500 XT or Radeon RX 9070 GRE 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.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 6500 XT or Radeon RX 9070 GRE? +
Radeon RX 6500 XT — more score per dollar ($199 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.