Radeon RX 6400 vs Radeon RX 6500

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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 Radeon RX 6400

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

109%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

108%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

108%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

107%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

107%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

107%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

107%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

106%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

106%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

106%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

105%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

105%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

103%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

101%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

100%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

100%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

100%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

99%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

98%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

98%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

97%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

96%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

95%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

94%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

94%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

92%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

91%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

90%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

90%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 0). The Radeon RX 6400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	Legacy (Standard Node)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $139 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 6500, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($139)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6400 and Radeon RX 6500

Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.

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 RX 6400 scores 7,728 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 RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,728+2%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 6400) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	144 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6400) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (Limited) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VCN 3.0 (Limited)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6400 draws 53W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 34.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6400) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 172mm vs 172mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6400	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	53W-29%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	172mm	172mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	145.8+44%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $139, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 6400 costs 7.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) vs 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 6400 offers 9.7% better value.