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ASUS Dual RX 6500 XT graphics card, two axial fans, black shroud, metal backplate, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

ASUS

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT OC 4GB GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-GHHY-SN1MN MPN 6500XT

Dual-fan RDNA 2 card with 4 GB GDDR6, 1024 stream processors and a 2820 MHz boost clock for 1080p gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 6500 XT
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units1024 Stream Processors
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2820 MHz

Model 6500XT DUAL

  • OC mode runs up to 2670 MHz for higher frame rates
  • Boost clock reaches 2820 MHz for extra headroom in heavy scenes
  • 4 GB GDDR6 at 18 Gbps feeds textures quickly over a 64-bit bus
  • HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a drive modern high-refresh displays
  • Axial-tech fans stop at low load for silent desktop use

Entry 1080p Gaming GPU

The ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT OC is a graphics card built for 1080p gaming. It uses the AMD RDNA 2 architecture with 1024 Stream Processors and 4GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. The card connects through a PCI Express 4.0 interface and offers one HDMI 2.1 port plus one DisplayPort 1.4a output for two displays.

Budget Builders Not Content Creators

This card suits gamers on a tight budget who play at 1080p with moderate settings. It is not aimed at content creators or users needing high memory bandwidth for 1440p or 4K workloads. The 64-bit memory interface and 4GB capacity limit performance in texture-heavy titles or professional applications.

64-Bit Memory Bus Decides Fit

The 64-bit memory bus is the specification that determines whether this GPU fits your build. Combined with 4GB GDDR6 at 18 Gbps, it defines the card's bandwidth ceiling for 1080p gaming. If your workload needs wider memory throughput, you should look at a different model.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $219.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 2820 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineDual
Model nameDUAL-RX6500XT-O4G
Processor
TDP rating107 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 6500 XT
Memory capacity4 GB
Boost frequency2820 MHz
Shader units1024 Stream Processors
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 2
Game clock speedOC mode: up to 2670 MHz
Gaming mode: up to 2650 MHz
Effective memory speed18 Gbit/s
Memory bus width64-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays2
CrossFireX compatibilityCrossfire Support for DirecX 12 and Vulkan
Audio & video
HDCP support2.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply500 W
Power input connector6-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length201 mm
Card size7.9 in × 5.03 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
In the box
In the boxAccessories
1 x Speedsetup Manual
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

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Questions about this item

Will this card fit in a compact case with only one slot available?

The Dual design uses a two-slot bracket, so you need two adjacent expansion slots at the rear of the chassis.

What power connector does the card require and is an external cable needed?

The board draws power through a single 6-pin PCIe connector; your power supply must provide that cable.

Can I drive two 1440p monitors at high refresh rates with the available ports?

Yes, the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs each support 1440p at high refresh rates for a dual-monitor setup.

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