Radeon RX 6500 XT Review
RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6 · 107 W
Specdex verdict Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 55/100 on the Specdex rubric — see the breakdown below for which sub-categories carry the score and where we'd recommend looking elsewhere.
AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT — the 2022 RDNA 2 SKU with 4 GB GDDR6.
Radeon RX 6500 XT versus its closest rivals
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
Who's the Radeon RX 6500 XT for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $199 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
- Graphics card
- Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
- Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 |
| TBP | 107 W |
| Release year | 2022 |
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