AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#46 / 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

$290

FPS / $

1.138

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AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 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.68/100

Lowest price

$1,190

FPS / $

0.43

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Our verdict

The RX 6950 XT is on average 50% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $900 cheaper ($290 vs $1,190).
With 1.138 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6950 XT 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 6950 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+18%

342 FPS

1% low 187

403 FPS

1% low 239

Apex Legends

+68%

179 FPS

1% low 119

300 FPS

1% low 190

Grand Theft Auto V

+120%

56 FPS

1% low 43

123 FPS

1% low 93

Red Dead Redemption 2

+114%

78 FPS

1% low 59

167 FPS

1% low 113

Cyberpunk 2077

+130%

56 FPS

1% low 43

129 FPS

1% low 95

Rocket League

+38%

604 FPS

1% low 261

831 FPS

1% low 387

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+104%

90 FPS

1% low 66

184 FPS

1% low 134

Crimson Desert

+112%

66 FPS

1% low 50

140 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / $

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

RX 6500 XT

1.138

RX 6950 XT

0.43

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 6950 XT
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
Release date	2022-01	2022-05
Video memory	4 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	576 GB/s
Shading units	1024	5120
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2310 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	335 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	850 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$1099

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#46 / 71

Popularity score3/100

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

$700

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · $50

Latest builds

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RX 6950 XT

#60 / 71

Popularity score1.3/100

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

$2,890

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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RX 6950 XT

2 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 6950 XT?

The RX 6950 XT is on average 50% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $900 cheaper ($290 vs $1,190). With 1.138 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6950 XT 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 6950 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 459 FPS for the RX 6950 XT 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 A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 (17 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r7-7800x3D (3 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $290. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RX 6950 XT cost right now?

The RX 6950 XT is available from $1,190. We track 2 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 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.