GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

12 GB 285

31,578

+315.0%

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅341.7% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌280% higher power demand at 285W vs 75W.
❌65.7% longer card at 285mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 285W, a 210W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 285mm, a 113mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅341.7% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 285W, a 210W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 285mm, a 113mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌280% higher power demand at 285W vs 75W.
❌65.7% longer card at 285mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 341.7% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 0, 315.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 301.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 341.7% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 315.0% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 3.3% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. 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 4070 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 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	188 FPS	78 FPS
medium	171 FPS	68 FPS
high	155 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	71 FPS
medium	125 FPS	60 FPS
high	111 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	92 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 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	664 FPS	106 FPS
medium	539 FPS	73 FPS
high	415 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	72 FPS
medium	400 FPS	44 FPS
high	329 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	34 FPS
medium	211 FPS	23 FPS
high	187 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	921 FPS	299 FPS
medium	742 FPS	258 FPS
high	652 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	221 FPS
medium	578 FPS	198 FPS
high	497 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	135 FPS
medium	403 FPS	117 FPS
high	352 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	879 FPS	131 FPS
medium	731 FPS	107 FPS
high	664 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	99 FPS
medium	585 FPS	82 FPS
high	514 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	58 FPS
medium	408 FPS	47 FPS
high	366 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 6500

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 315%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	31,578+315%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070 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 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+250%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 116.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	285W	75W-74%
Recommended PSU	700W	400W-43%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	285mm	172mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+9%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 75.1% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 3.4% better value.