Radeon 880M vs Radeon RX 6500

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon 880M

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon 880M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Radeon 880M

2024

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon 880M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 880M better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,729 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon 880M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 880M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 0, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023), and a 4nm process instead of Unknown node. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6500 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Radeon 880M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon 880M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), and FSR upscaling.

Is Radeon RX 6500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $199 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon 880M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 880M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	46 FPS	78 FPS
medium	30 FPS	68 FPS
high	22 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	32 FPS	71 FPS
medium	19 FPS	60 FPS
high	11 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	25 FPS
medium	8 FPS	24 FPS
high	5 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	109 FPS	106 FPS
medium	76 FPS	73 FPS
high	51 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	72 FPS
medium	50 FPS	44 FPS
high	36 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	33 FPS	34 FPS
medium	24 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	310 FPS	299 FPS
medium	272 FPS	258 FPS
high	205 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	221 FPS
medium	205 FPS	198 FPS
high	157 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	135 FPS
medium	121 FPS	117 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	159 FPS	131 FPS
medium	125 FPS	107 FPS
high	105 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	99 FPS
medium	90 FPS	82 FPS
high	77 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	58 FPS
medium	53 FPS	47 FPS
high	42 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 880M and Radeon RX 6500

Radeon 880M

The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 points.

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 880M scores 7,729 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,729+2%	7,610
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR 3 + AFMF

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 880M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	144 GB/s
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 880M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 880M) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	VCN 4.5	None
Decoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 880M draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 880M) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	172mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	515.3+408%	101.5