Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB ≈ ₹27,900 today · 2022 Buy now

≈11% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB ≈ ₹30,700 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB scores about 11% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB

About ₹2,800 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

11% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (8 vs 4 GB)

Specifications

	Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB	Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 2
GPU chip	Navi 24	Navi 24
Stream processors	1,024	1,024
Ray accelerators	16	16
Video memory	4 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	64-bit	64-bit
Memory bandwidth	144 GB/s	144 GB/s
Boost clock	2.81 GHz	2.81 GHz
Board power (rated)	107 W	107 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x4
Upscaling / frame generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2022-01-19	2022-01-19
Price today (≈)	₹27,900	₹30,700

FAQ

Is Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB better than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB scores about 11% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Both are rated at 107 W.

Which is better value, Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB and Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Both can run games at 1440p, but 8 GB of video memory can run short in newer, demanding games at high or ultra settings. For a new 1440p build, a card with 12 GB or 16 GB will last longer.