GeForce RTX 4090vsRadeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 4090 is a high-end flagship GPU for enthusiasts and creative pros who need max performance, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT is an entry-level card for basic gaming on a tight budget.
GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Radeon RX 6500 XT
RDNA 2.0 · TSMC 6 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for anyone needing extreme performance, as it is vastly faster and has much more memory than the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
For budget buyers, the Radeon RX 6500 XT is the smarter pick because it costs far less and uses less power.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the right choice for a basic office PC that only needs simple display output and low power draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RX 6500 XT?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the RX 6500 XT in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RX 6500 XT?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 300% faster than the RX 6500 XT overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RX 6500 XT?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RX 6500 XT is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.