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

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 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#3 / 71

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

$562

FPS / $

0.82

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 39% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $272 cheaper ($290 vs $562).
With 1.138 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT 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

+13%

342 FPS

1% low 187

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+50%

179 FPS

1% low 119

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+86%

56 FPS

1% low 43

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+92%

78 FPS

1% low 59

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+98%

56 FPS

1% low 43

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+29%

604 FPS

1% low 261

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+92%

90 FPS

1% low 66

173 FPS

1% low 122

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

1.138

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.82

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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

#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 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score53.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3269

Average build price

$1,366

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $100

Latest builds

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RX 6500 XT

5 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

18 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 39% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $272 cheaper ($290 vs $562). With 1.138 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT 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 305 FPS versus 423 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 A550BN 550W 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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold 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 (17 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 (865 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 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $562. We track 18 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.