GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+197.6%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+197.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 48.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.
❌39.5% longer card at 240mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 240mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,610 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅+197.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 48.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 240mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.
❌39.5% longer card at 240mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,610 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 0, 197.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 100.5% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 197.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 48.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	177 FPS	78 FPS
medium	162 FPS	68 FPS
high	142 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	71 FPS
medium	118 FPS	60 FPS
high	101 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	25 FPS
medium	79 FPS	24 FPS
high	66 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	425 FPS	106 FPS
medium	359 FPS	73 FPS
high	292 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	72 FPS
medium	229 FPS	44 FPS
high	186 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	34 FPS
medium	95 FPS	23 FPS
high	77 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	855 FPS	299 FPS
medium	693 FPS	258 FPS
high	609 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	221 FPS
medium	527 FPS	198 FPS
high	452 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	135 FPS
medium	355 FPS	117 FPS
high	308 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	775 FPS	131 FPS
medium	639 FPS	107 FPS
high	558 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	99 FPS
medium	503 FPS	82 FPS
high	435 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	58 FPS
medium	322 FPS	47 FPS
high	298 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 6500

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 197.6%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	22,651+198%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+100%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	550W	400W-27%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	240mm	172mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+40%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 50.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 48.7% better value.