GeForce 6500 vs Radeon RX 5500
GeForce 6500
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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. The GeForce 6500 is positioned at rank #359 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Per Dollar
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 | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23155.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+23155.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+957.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6500 and Radeon RX 5500
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6500 scores 38 versus the Radeon RX 5500's 8,837 — the Radeon RX 5500 leads by 23155.3%. The GeForce 6500 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6500) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38 | 8,837+23155% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+540% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6500) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12.1+34% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6500) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: PureVideo vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6500 draws 65W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 51.4% difference. The GeForce 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6500) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-41% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 180mm |
| Height | 100mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 80.3+13283% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The GeForce 6500 costs 95.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (GeForce 6500) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 956.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-44% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-95% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6 | 80.3+957% |
| Codename | GK107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #719 | #297 |
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