AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

223€

FPS / €

1.39

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AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#25 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

189€

FPS / €

1.746

See the cheapest model See all 10 models

Our verdict

The RX 6500 XT is on average 5% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently 34€ cheaper (189€ vs 223€).
With 1.746 FPS/€, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RX 6500 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+4%

330 FPS

1% low 193

342 FPS

1% low 187

Apex Legends

+10%

163 FPS

1% low 109

179 FPS

1% low 119

Grand Theft Auto V

+10%

51 FPS

1% low 38

56 FPS

1% low 43

Red Dead Redemption 2

+5%

74 FPS

1% low 52

78 FPS

1% low 59

Cyberpunk 2077

+6%

53 FPS

1% low 39

56 FPS

1% low 43

Rocket League

+2%

591 FPS

1% low 245

604 FPS

1% low 261

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+10%

82 FPS

1% low 61

90 FPS

1% low 66

Crimson Desert

+6%

62 FPS

1% low 44

66 FPS

1% low 50

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.39

RX 6500 XT

1.746

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RX 6500 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2022-01
Video memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	64 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	144 GB/s
Shading units	768	1024
Boost clock	2321 MHz	2815 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	107 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	400 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x4
Launch price	$159	$199

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#60 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

620€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! System Power 11 650W 80 Plus Bronze

650 W · 59€

Latest builds

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RX 6500 XT

#25 / 71

Popularity score3.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

701€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · 47€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6400

3 models tracked

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RX 6500 XT

10 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 6500 XT?

The RX 6500 XT is on average 5% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently 34€ cheaper (189€ vs 223€). With 1.746 FPS/€, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 6500 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 290 FPS versus 305 FPS for the RX 6500 XT across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! System Power 11 650W 80 Plus Bronze.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from 223€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from 189€. We track 10 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.