Comparison
RX 6500 XT vs GTX 970
The RX 6500 XT is 36.3% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 111.1% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4973
+36.3%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
107WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
46
+84.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2015
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
329 $
+65.3%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6500 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5454 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is RX 6500 XT better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, RX 6500 XT offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 188.9%.
The RX 6500 XT is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 107 watts and a 3DMark score of 4973. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 46. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25 .So RX 6500 XT leads by 84.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.