Comparison
RX 6500 XT vs RX 590
The RX 6500 XT is 4.1% faster than RX 590 in synthetic benchmark and 27.5% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4973
+4.1%
3DMark Performace
4777
Video Memory
4 GB
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Power Consumption
107WPower Consumption
175WEfficiency
46
+70.4%
Efficiency
27
Release Date
2022
Release Date
2018
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
279 $
+40.2%
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6500 XT
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5454 |
Nvidia Equivalent to RX 590
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4702 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 4215 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 4367 |
Is RX 6500 XT better than RX 590?
RX 6500 XT price to performance rating is lower than RX 590's. RX 590 offers 22.2% 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 590's efficiency score is 27 .So RX 6500 XT leads by 70.4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.