GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The GeForce RTX 5070 is much faster than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $347.19 more expensive!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 5070 has 435% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 5070 fills pixels 123% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5070 maps textures 168% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5070 moves data 367% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070. It's 380% faster than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5070 than Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
380% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5070 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 scores 48/100, Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 10/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 6500 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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