AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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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Nvidia

RTX 5070

Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7

#2 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.60/100

Lowest price

$570

FPS / €

0.86

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Our verdict

The RTX 5070 is on average 58% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $362 cheaper ($208 vs $570).
With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 5070 packs more video memory (12 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

RTX 5070

Counter-Strike 2

+18%

314 FPS

1% low 188

372 FPS

1% low 220

Apex Legends

+81%

154 FPS

1% low 110

279 FPS

1% low 188

Grand Theft Auto V

+148%

44 FPS

1% low 33

109 FPS

1% low 85

Red Dead Redemption 2

+109%

78 FPS

1% low 59

163 FPS

1% low 113

Cyberpunk 2077

+246%

26 FPS

1% low 20

90 FPS

1% low 67

Rocket League

+43%

560 FPS

1% low 230

801 FPS

1% low 355

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+170%

57 FPS

1% low 44

154 FPS

1% low 112

Crimson Desert

+108%

66 FPS

1% low 50

137 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RTX 5070

0.86

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RTX 5070
Architecture	RDNA 2	Blackwell
Release date	2022-01	2025-03
Video memory	4 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	672 GB/s
Shading units	1024	6144
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2512 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	250 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$549

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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RTX 5070

#2 / 69

Popularity score73.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.14%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2536

Average build price

$1,622

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 80 Plus Gold Modular

1000 W · $140

Latest builds

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RTX 5070

All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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RTX 5070

120 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RTX 5070?

The RTX 5070 is on average 58% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $362 cheaper ($208 vs $570). With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5070 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or RTX 5070?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 438 FPS for the RTX 5070 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 RTX 5070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 5070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W 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 RTX 5070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 is the r7-7800x3D (578 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 RTX 5070 cost right now?

The RTX 5070 is available from $570. We track 120 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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for revolutionary graphics.