AMD Radeon RX 6500M vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q
The Radeon RX 6500M has 2% better performance than the Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 6500M and the Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 6500M GPU
The Radeon RX 6500M is a mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2022. Its Navi 24 chip that powers the GPU uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 6 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,250 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 144 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.
The Radeon RX 6500M has the 123rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q GPU
The Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2019. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 288 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 60 W.
The Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q has the 127th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 6500M | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q2 2019 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 100 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 81 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 69 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 48 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 56.1 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 48.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 40.2 | -17% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 6500M has 2% better performance than the Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500M is ranked 123rd with a score of 17,889, and the Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q is ranked 127th with a score of 17,523.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 6500M and the Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 18,688 | +4% |
| RTX A2000 Mobile | 18,058 | +1% |
| 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% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) | 17,421 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) | 17,200.5 | -4% |
| Quadro P3200 Mobile | 16,619 | -7% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 6500M | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,372 | 5,048 (+15.46%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,661 | 5,357 (+14.93%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 88,600.5 (+33.67%) | 66,284 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,017.5 (+2.94%) | 13,617 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 16,227 | 16,577 (+2.16%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 171.8 | 202 (+17.58%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,857 | 8,350 (+6.27%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 404 (+18.48%) | 341 |
Technical Specs
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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 24 | TU106 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 5,400 million | 10,800 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 Gb/s | 288 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,250 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 3 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | 60 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,024 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,920 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 16 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 30 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 120 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 240 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 30 |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,000 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,400 MHz | 1,215 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 76.8 GPixel/s | 77.76 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 153.6 GTexel/s | 145.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.92 TFLOPS | 4.67 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 307.2 GFLOPS | 145.8 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.