Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RX 6500M | GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 50W | 145W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 18 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 11 | 13 |
| Score 4K | 5 | 6 |
| Game | RX 6500M | GTX 970 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 21FPS | 20FPS | RX 6500M |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 16FPS | 15FPS | RX 6500M |
| Subnautica 2 | 22FPS | 21FPS | RX 6500M |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 22FPS | 21FPS | RX 6500M |
| Crimson Desert | 17FPS | 16FPS | RX 6500M |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 18FPS | 17 |
AMD Radeon RX 6500M wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 6500M as the best option for gaming.
| RX 6500M |
| Fable | 18FPS | 17FPS | RX 6500M |
| Pathologic 3 | 25FPS | 24FPS | RX 6500M |
| Nioh 3 | 20FPS | 19FPS | RX 6500M |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 19FPS | 18FPS | RX 6500M |