Compare / Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Radeon RX 480
RX 6500 XT vs RX 480: which is better?
Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 480 perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon RX 480 offers better value for money.
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Cheaper: Radeon RX 480Value: Radeon RX 480
Head to head
6%
Gaming performance
6%
28/100
Part score
28/100
69 FPS
Average FPS
71 FPS
≈ $208 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $96 (used)
46/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon RX 480 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 4 / 8 GB | 4 / 8 GB |
| Board power | 107 W | 150 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 450 W | ≥ 500 W |
| AI upscaling | FSR 3 | FSR |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2016 |
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.
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.
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Radeon RX 6500 XTRadeon RX 480
69average FPS
71average FPS