Radeon RX 6500M
AMD
G3D Mark
7,443
Performance Spectrum - 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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 6500M is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500M
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 6500M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 6500M specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6500M scores 7,443 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Navi 24), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.915 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2400 MHz from a base of 2000 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,443 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 24 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 6 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1024 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 64 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2400 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2000 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.915 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 153.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 5,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #341 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6500M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering 144 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 144 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 256 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 6500M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_2) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only).
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500M draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
It holds Rank #73 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #341 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 6500M |
|---|---|
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #73 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #341 |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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