GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RTX 4070 12GB recorded 285 FPS against 78 FPS for RX 6500 XT 8GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RX 6500 XT 8GB
78Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 44.6 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- July 2022
- GPUsed cards tested
- 1
RTX 4070 12GB
285Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 70.2 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- April 2023
- GPUsed cards tested
- 56
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What does this comparison mean?
RTX 4070 12GB leads by 265.4% in this benchmark. The RX 6500 XT 8GB still uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 link despite its extra memory, so check the host system's PCIe generation when weighing it against RTX 4070 12GB; the 8GB label alone does not settle this comparison.
RX 6500 XT 8GB has 8GB and RTX 4070 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RX 6500 XT 8GB
Sapphire documents this RX 6500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6, RDNA 2 and a PCIe 4.0 x4 connection. It has more memory than the original 4GB version, but retains the narrow PCIe interface; its July 2022 release record refers to the later 8GB board.
RTX 4070 12GB
The RTX 4070 launched in April 2023 with Ada Lovelace architecture and 12GB of GDDR6X. It is separate from the RTX 4070 Super.
Release and feature sources: RX 6500 XT 8GB source · RTX 4070 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.