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Performance
Radeon RX 6500M
17,88917% of 104,598
Radeon RX 59031% better
23,362.522% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 590 has 31% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6500M
No data available
Radeon RX 590
83.7452% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 590 has 52% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon RX 6500M GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6500M is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 24) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6500M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 144 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 6500M includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,400 MHz. It usually operates at 2,191 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 16 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 6500M has the 125th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon RX 590 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 590 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2018 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 30) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RX 590 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 590 includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,469 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 590 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 590 has the 100th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,362.5 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 83.74. This is the 32nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q4 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $279 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Last Epoch | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 100 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 81 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 69 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 48 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 56.1 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 48.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 40.2 | -17% |
| RTX A500 Mobile | 33.3 | -31% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon RX 6500M
17,88917% of 104,598
Radeon RX 59031% better
23,362.522% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 590 has 31% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500M is ranked 125th with a score of 17,889, and the Radeon RX 590 is ranked 100th with a score of 23,362.5.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6500M
No data available
Radeon RX 590
83.7452% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 590 has 128% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon RX 590's 83.74 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 27,162.5 | +52% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +38% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | +28% |
| RTX A2000 Mobile (8 GB) | 18,058 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | 18,057 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 17,889 | |
| Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17,523 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 17,439 | -3% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 6500M orRadeon RX 590
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | +15% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 90.17 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 89.78 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | -11% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,372 | 4,871.5 (+11.42%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,661 | 5,271 (+13.09%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 88,600.5 (+2.04%) | 86,825 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,017.5 | 16,813.5 (+19.95%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 62,469 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 16,227 | 20,421.5 (+25.85%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 171.8 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,786 | 9,388 (+20.58%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 394 | 796 (+102.03%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 24 | Polaris 30 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 5,400 million | 5,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 Gb/s | 256 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | 175 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,024 | 2,304 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 16 | 36 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 144 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Ray Accelerators | 16 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,000 MHz | 1,469 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,400 MHz | 1,545 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,191 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 76.8 GPixel/s | 49.44 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 153.6 GTexel/s | 222.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.92 TFLOPS | 7.12 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 307.2 GFLOPS | 445 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.