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RX 480 vs RX 6500 XT: which is better?

Radeon RX 480 and Radeon RX 6500 XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon RX 480 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon RX 480

6%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $96 (used)Part score 28/100
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6500 XT

6%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $208 (used)Part score 28/100
Cheaper: Radeon RX 480Value: Radeon RX 480

Head to head

6%
Gaming performance
6%
28/100
Part score
28/100
39 FPS
Average FPS
38 FPS
≈ $96 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $208 (used)
100/100
Value for money
46/100

Specifications

Radeon RX 480Radeon RX 6500 XT
Video memory (VRAM)4 / 8 GB4 / 8 GB
Board power150 W107 W
Recommended PSU≥ 500 W≥ 450 W
AI upscalingFSRFSR 3
Ray tracingNoYes
Release year20162022

Radeon RX 480: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Radeon RX 6500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon RX 480Radeon RX 6500 XT
39average FPS
38average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value