Radeon RX 5500 vs GeForce 6500

Radeon RX 5500

2019Boost: 1845 MHz

GeForce 6500

2012Core: 1058 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 5500

110

8,837

+23155.3%

Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

19089%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

18339%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

18126%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

18095%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

18058%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

17955%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

17729%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

17663%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

17500%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

17453%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

17242%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

17205%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

16895%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16884%

#343

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

21053%

#359

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#360

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

89%

#361

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

84%

#362

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

71%

#363

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

66%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

66%

#365

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

61%

#366

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

55%

#367

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

53%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

53%

#369

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

47%

#370

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

42%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

42%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

32%

#373

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5500 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23155.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+23155.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-23155.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $110 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 957.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+957.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($5)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 and GeForce 6500

Radeon RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

GeForce 6500

The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 versus the GeForce 6500's 38 — the Radeon RX 5500 leads by 23155.3%. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce 6500 uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 384 (GeForce 6500). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
G3D Mark Score	8,837+23155%	38
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408+267%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+540%	0.8125 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+175%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6500 has 256 MB. The Radeon RX 5500 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
DirectX	12.1+34%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs No (GeForce 6500). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6500).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
Encoder	VCN 2.0	No
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the GeForce 6500's 65W — a 51.4% difference. The GeForce 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 350W (GeForce 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	GeForce 6500
TDP	110W	65W-41%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	180mm	168mm
Height	110mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	80.3+13283%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce 6500 launched at $100 and now averages $5. The GeForce 6500 costs 95.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 7.6 (GeForce 6500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 956.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).