AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 7600

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 7600

RDNA 3 · 8 GB GDDR6

#14 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.26/100

Lowest price

$280

FPS / €

1.35

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Our verdict

The RX 7600 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $72 cheaper ($208 vs $280).
With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 7600 packs more video memory (8 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 7600

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

314 FPS

1% low 188

346 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+36%

154 FPS

1% low 110

210 FPS

1% low 143

Grand Theft Auto V

+55%

44 FPS

1% low 33

68 FPS

1% low 52

Red Dead Redemption 2

+54%

78 FPS

1% low 59

120 FPS

1% low 83

Cyberpunk 2077

+108%

26 FPS

1% low 20

54 FPS

1% low 40

Rocket League

+18%

560 FPS

1% low 230

663 FPS

1% low 275

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+82%

57 FPS

1% low 44

104 FPS

1% low 74

Crimson Desert

+53%

66 FPS

1% low 50

101 FPS

1% low 70

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RX 7600

1.35

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 7600
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 3
Release date	2022-01	2023-05
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	288 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2048
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2655 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	165 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$269

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

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RX 7600

#14 / 69

Popularity score8.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

354

Average build price

$771

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 750W Fully Modular Black

750 W · $95

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 7600

25 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 7600?

The RX 7600 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $72 cheaper ($208 vs $280). With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7600 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or RX 7600?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 351 FPS for the RX 7600 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 7600?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 7600. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 750W Fully Modular 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 7600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 is the r5-5500 (119 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 7600 cost right now?

The RX 7600 is available from $280. We track 25 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 7600

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.