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Sapphire Pulse RX 6500 XT dual-slot graphics card with single fan and black shroud

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech PULSE Radeon RX 6500 XT OC graphics card 11314-01-20G

SKU CH-MZDZ-5XNE7

Entry-level graphics card with RDNA 2 architecture, 1024 stream processors, 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus and a 2825 MHz boost clock

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 6500 XT
  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units1024 Stream Processors
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2825 MHz

Model PULSE 6500XT

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  • Boost clock reaches 2825 MHz for responsive gaming
  • 4 GB GDDR6 memory at 18 Gbps feeds textures quickly
  • 1024 stream processors handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • RDNA 2 architecture brings DirectX 12 Ultimate support
  • PCIe 4.0 interface doubles host bandwidth versus 3.0

Sapphire PULSE RX 6500 XT OC 4GB

The Sapphire PULSE RX 6500 XT OC is a compact graphics card built on the RDNA 2 architecture for 1080p gaming. It connects through a PCI Express 4.0 slot and delivers a boost clock up to 2825 MHz with 1024 stream processors. The card suits builders who need a modern GPU for a smaller chassis or a modest power budget.

4GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus

Four gigabytes of GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps provide enough frame buffer for entry-level 1080p titles and esports games. The 64-bit interface limits bandwidth in texture-heavy scenes or higher resolutions, so performance tapers off when detail settings push past medium. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 support keep the card compatible with current APIs.

Dual display outputs for multi-monitor

One HDMI port and one DisplayPort connector drive up to two monitors simultaneously for productivity or streaming setups. The PULSE dual-fan cooler keeps the boost clock stable under load without occupying extra expansion slots. RDNA 2 also brings 16 ray tracing accelerators for basic ray-traced effects in supported titles.

How it compares

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Price $230.99
Cheaper than about 67% 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 2825 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE TECH
Product linePULSE
Model name11314-01-20G
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 6500 XT
Memory capacity4 GB
Boost frequency2825 MHz
Shader units1024 Stream Processors
Core frequency2685 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon HD 6000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 2
Game clock speed2685 MHz
Effective memory speed18 Gbit/s
Memory bus width64-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
Power
Recommended power supply400 W
Power input connector6-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length194 mm
Card size7.64 inx 4.21 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsLinux, Windows 7*, Windows 10, and Windows 11 64-bitoperating system required
* Does not support all features including but not limited ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
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Cooling solutionDouble Fans

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Questions about this item

Will this card fit in a small case with only one spare slot?

The PULSE design uses a dual-slot bracket and a short PCB, so it occupies two expansion slots and needs roughly 20 cm of clearance.

Does the single HDMI port limit me to one display?

The card supports two monitors; the second display must use a DisplayPort connection on the board.

Is the 64-bit memory bus a bottleneck at 1080p?

The 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory delivers enough bandwidth for 1080p gaming, though higher resolutions will feel the narrower bus.

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