AMD announced a new graphics card at a low price, creating a piece of tech that challenges current GPU prices. The AMD GPU, while it may not satisfy for those looking for a 4k setup, has a lot to offer for those who want 1080p gaming quality.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT
AMD’s new GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT Graphics Card, features great gaming performance and efficiency. With a boost clock of 2.6GHz and a frequency up to 2815 MHz, the GPU may fit your gaming needs… so long as you’re not interested in 4k.
The AMD GPU specifically targets the 1080p gaming market, meaning it won’t be a fit for everyone. It claims a memory speed of 18 Gbps and a max memory size of just 4 GB. This competes with alike cards such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050—and may even do better than it.
Offering a variety of high settings, AMD boasts it can handle big-name games. They claim the GPU has performance to “step up your game” and includes game performances such as:
- Resident Evil Village, up to 108 FPS
- Age of Empires IV, up to 95 FPS,
- Halo Infinite, up to 78 FPS
- Apex Legends, up to 91 FPS
How much does the AMD GPU cost?
How the card achieves this level of quality, AMD doesn’t go into specifics nor what exactly went into its testing. However, the main appeal of the card is its price. The Radeon RX 6500 XT sells for just $199, competing with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050’s price of $249 and sets to release later in January 2021.
For those of you who have been looking to upgrade your desktop, you likely know how high the prices have been as of late. Cryptocurrency demands for Bitcoin and Ethereum have made the prices skyrocket. A price like this is rather welcome on the market right now. Aimed for more entry-level gamers who want decent performance and graphics, the Radeon RX 6500 XT might be right for you.
Via, GameSpot.
