Radeon RX 6500M vs Radeon RX 6500
Radeon RX 6500M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 6500M is positioned at rank 73 and the Radeon RX 6500 is on rank 118, so the Radeon RX 6500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6500M is significantly newer (2022 vs 0). The Radeon RX 6500M 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 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon RX 6500M and Radeon RX 6500
Radeon RX 6500M
The Radeon RX 6500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6500M scores 7,443 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,443 | 7,610+2% |
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 6500M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 144 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | None |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500M draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 6500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 172mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.9+47% | 101.5 |
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