AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6800

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69

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

$208

FPS / €

1.466

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AMD

RX 6800

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#56 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.45/100

Lowest price

$450

FPS / €

0.969

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Our verdict

The RX 6800 is on average 44% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $242 cheaper ($208 vs $450).
With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6500 XT

RX 6800

Counter-Strike 2

+13%

314 FPS

1% low 188

354 FPS

1% low 214

Apex Legends

+64%

154 FPS

1% low 110

252 FPS

1% low 169

Grand Theft Auto V

+105%

44 FPS

1% low 33

90 FPS

1% low 71

Red Dead Redemption 2

+95%

78 FPS

1% low 59

152 FPS

1% low 108

Cyberpunk 2077

+208%

26 FPS

1% low 20

80 FPS

1% low 62

Rocket League

+30%

560 FPS

1% low 230

729 FPS

1% low 328

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+146%

57 FPS

1% low 44

140 FPS

1% low 99

Crimson Desert

+94%

66 FPS

1% low 50

128 FPS

1% low 91

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RX 6800

0.969

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 6800
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2020-11
Video memory	4 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	512 GB/s
Shading units	1024	3840
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2105 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	250 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$579

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#35 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

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

$705

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 6800

#56 / 69

Popularity score0.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,226

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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RX 6800

9 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 6800?

The RX 6800 is on average 44% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $242 cheaper ($208 vs $450). With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or RX 6800?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 400 FPS for the RX 6800 across our reference games.

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 A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6800?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6800. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

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 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6800?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 is the r5-5500 (5 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6800 cost right now?

The RX 6800 is available from $450. We track 9 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 6800

The AMD Radeon RX 6800, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides competitive performance against equivalent NVIDIA cards.