AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#6 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$253

FPS / €

1.74

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 42% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $45 cheaper ($208 vs $253).
With 1.74 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+16%

314 FPS

1% low 188

363 FPS

1% low 220

Apex Legends

+61%

154 FPS

1% low 110

248 FPS

1% low 170

Grand Theft Auto V

+107%

44 FPS

1% low 33

91 FPS

1% low 67

Red Dead Redemption 2

+92%

78 FPS

1% low 59

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+212%

26 FPS

1% low 20

81 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+28%

560 FPS

1% low 230

716 FPS

1% low 309

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+133%

57 FPS

1% low 44

133 FPS

1% low 101

Crimson Desert

+91%

66 FPS

1% low 50

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.74

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-01	2025-06
Video memory	4 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2048
Boost clock	2815 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$349

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 9060 XT 16GB

#6 / 69

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2404

Average build price

$1,179

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 42% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $45 cheaper ($208 vs $253). With 1.74 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 394 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold 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 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (657 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 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $253. We track 47 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 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.