ASUS TUF-RX6500XT-O4G-GAMING graphics card

TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card

The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT is a refurbished discrete GPU built on the RDNA 2 architecture. It targets 1080p gaming at modest quality settings and fits systems with a 6-pin power connector. The card connects via a PCI Express 4.0 interface and occupies a 2.7 slot width. A dual-fan cooler handles the 107 W thermal design power.

Suited for 1080p entry builds not high-refresh

This card suits builders who need HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a for dual monitors at up to 7680 x 4320 resolution. It works with a 500 W power supply and a case that accepts a 250 mm length. Competitive players who require higher frame rates or more memory bandwidth should look at models with a wider bus and larger VRAM.

64-bit memory interface decides 1080p fit

The 4 GB GDDR6 frame buffer runs on a 64-bit bus at 18 Gbps, which limits throughput at higher texture settings. If your workload stays within that bandwidth envelope the boost clock of 2825 MHz and 1024 stream processors deliver playable 1080p performance. If you need more bandwidth for 1440p or heavy multitasking choose a card with a wider interface.