RX 6500 XT vs RX 6700M for Blender
Compare RX 6500 XT 4 GB and RX 6700M 10 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 6700M 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 76.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 6700M 10 GB
77% faster than RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Most VRAM
RX 6700M 10 GB
150% more VRAM than RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Lowest power draw
RX 6500 XT 4 GB
21% lower rating than RX 6700M 10 GB
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $207.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 2.19 | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 456.23 | 806.88 +77% |
| Boost clock | 2815 MHz +17% | 2400 MHz |
| RT cores | 16 | 36 +125% |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 4 GB Below Blender’s recommended VRAM | 10 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM+150% |
| Memory bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 320 GB/s +122% |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 64-bit | 160-bit +150% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Render support | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| TDP | 107 W −21% | 135 W |
| System PSU | 400 W Manufacturer requirement | N/A |
| Release year | 2022 | 2021 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RX 6500 XT 4 GB
Blender 3.4.0 · HIP · 5 runs
RX 6700M 10 GB
Blender 5.1.1 · HIP · 13 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 6700M 10 GB leads by 76.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (807 vs 456). RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 6500 XT 4 GB is the lower-power option at 107 W TDP, compared with 135 W for RX 6700M 10 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 6500 XT 4 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
Comparison summary
RX 6700M 10 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 76.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 6700M 10 GB 77% faster than RX 6500 XT 4 GB.
Most VRAM: RX 6700M 10 GB 150% more VRAM than RX 6500 XT 4 GB.
Lowest power draw: RX 6500 XT 4 GB 21% lower rating than RX 6700M 10 GB.
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RX 6500 XT 4 GB (4 GB) meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but is below its 8 GB recommendation. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.