This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RX 6500 20.26

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Benchmark coverage: 25%

RX 6500 7843

Gaming performance

Let's see how good Radeon RX 6500 is for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in frames per second. Comparisons with game system requirements are included, but remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect reality inaccurately.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077

30−35

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	40−45
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	35−40
Battlefield 5	65−70
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	50−55
Cyberpunk 2077	30−35
Far Cry 5	50−55
Far Cry New Dawn	55−60
Forza Horizon 4	70−75
Hitman 3	55−60
Horizon Zero Dawn	40−45
Red Dead Redemption 2	30−35
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	40−45
Watch Dogs: Legion	35−40

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	40−45
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	35−40
Battlefield 5	65−70
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	50−55
Cyberpunk 2077	30−35
Far Cry 5	50−55
Far Cry New Dawn	55−60
Forza Horizon 4	70−75
Hitman 3	55−60
Horizon Zero Dawn	40−45
Metro Exodus	30−35
Red Dead Redemption 2	30−35
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	40−45
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	40−45
Watch Dogs: Legion	35−40

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	40−45
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	35−40
Battlefield 5	65−70
Cyberpunk 2077	30−35
Far Cry 5	50−55
Far Cry New Dawn	55−60
Forza Horizon 4	70−75
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	40−45
Watch Dogs: Legion	35−40

1440p
High Preset

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	30−33
Hitman 3	30−35
Horizon Zero Dawn	27−30
Metro Exodus	18−20
Red Dead Redemption 2	14−16
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	24−27

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	21−24
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	18−20
Battlefield 5	45−50
Cyberpunk 2077	12−14
Far Cry 5	30−35
Far Cry New Dawn	35−40
Forza Horizon 4	40−45
Watch Dogs: Legion	14−16

4K
High Preset

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	14−16
Hitman 3	18−20
Horizon Zero Dawn	12−14
Metro Exodus	12−14
Red Dead Redemption 2	10−12
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	12−14
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	21−24

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	12−14
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	10−11
Battlefield 5	21−24
Cyberpunk 2077	4−5
Far Cry 5	16−18
Far Cry New Dawn	20−22
Forza Horizon 4	27−30
Watch Dogs: Legion	9−10

Relative performance

Overall Radeon RX 6500 performance compared to nearest competitors among notebook video cards.

GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 104.05

Radeon RX 580 Mobile 101.23

Radeon RX 6500M 100.1

Radeon RX 6500 100

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 99.41

GeForce GTX 780M SLI 98.77

T1200 Mobile 98.32

NVIDIA equivalent

According to our data, the closest NVIDIA alternative to Radeon RX 6500 is GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, which is slower by 1% and lower by 2 positions in our ranking.

GeForce GTX1650 Ti Mobile

Compare

Here are some closest NVIDIA rivals to Radeon RX 6500:

GeForce GTX 980 Mobile 109.28

GeForce GTX 880M SLI 108.19

GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 104.05

Radeon RX 6500 100

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 99.41

GeForce GTX 780M SLI 98.77

T1200 Mobile 98.32