Comparison
RX 6500 XT vs RX 5500
The RX 6500 XT is 4.0% faster than RX 5500 in synthetic benchmark and 36.0% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4973
+4.0%
3DMark Performace
4781
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
107WPower Consumption
150WEfficiency
46
+43.8%
Efficiency
32
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2019
MSRP
199 $
+Infinity%
MSRP
$
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6500 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5454 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RX 6500 XT better than RX 5500?
RX 6500 XT price to performance rating is lower than RX 5500's. RX 5500 offers 30.8% better value fo money.
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. RX 5500's efficiency score is 32 .So RX 6500 XT leads by 43.8%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.