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RX 580 vs RX 6500 XT

Which GPU is the better buy in 2026? Live Amazon prices updated daily.

Our pick: RX 580 — best Value Score at current prices.

Specs & Benchmarks

Spec RX 580 RX 6500 XT
Brand AMD AMD
VRAM 8 GB 4 GB
FP32 TFLOPS 6.2 5.8
3DMark TimeSpy 4,200 4,000
Performance Index 9.3 8.8
Current Price $134.99 $207.99
Value Score 69 42
Categories Gaming Gaming

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Recommendation: RX 580

The RX 580 wins on value with a Value Score of 69 vs 42. That means more performance per dollar at current Amazon prices.

Prices change daily — always verify on Amazon before purchasing.

Current Amazon Prices

RX 580
$134.99
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RX 6500 XT
$207.99
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How We Score GPUs

Each GPU shows a Value score (0–100) — performance per dollar, scaled so the best deals reach 100.

Value score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10.
RTX 4090 reference price ~$1,700 → score 59. A used RTX 3070 Ti at $339 → score ~100.
Excellent ≥ 90 · Good 75–89 · Fair 60–74 · Poor < 60.
Performance Index = 0.70 × (3DMark TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65). Prices from Amazon US, updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RX 580 or the RX 6500 XT?

The RX 580 is faster with a Performance Index of 9.3 versus 8.8 for the RX 6500 XT — approximately 5% more raw performance. Performance Index = 0.70 × (TimeSpy ÷ 360) + 0.30 × (FP32 TFLOPS ÷ 1.65).

Which is better value, the RX 580 or the RX 6500 XT?

Based on current Amazon prices, the RX 580 offers better value with a Value Score of 69 versus 42. Value Score (0–100) = performance per dollar × 10, capped at 100.

Should I buy the RX 580 or the RX 6500 XT?

If price-to-performance is your priority, the RX 580 is the better buy based on current Amazon prices. Always check both listings before purchasing as prices change daily.

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