I wont lie, I have been rather upset with the GPU market for a while now. Historically our “Hero Budget Card” would have been introduced way before we saw a second tier introduction on the same range; Secondly we have also been subjected to the worst period for gamers in what can only referred to as the “The Great GPU Depression”, whereby crypto has robbed gamers of the opportunities and the shady scalper came in to take the last remaining hope. With that being said I truly hope to inspire my own master race adaptation in saying “May your Frames be high & Hash be low”. But on with the show! I have been sent the TUF RX 6500 XT card to throw my 2 cents in, and apologetically I have not had a moment to bench the card; So for today we will be talking paper value and potential. I do promise that test will come and they will give you everything you want to know. I feel a sigh of relief in that I can finally say there is a potential solution for your average 1080p gamers.
Highlights:
- The TUF RX 6500 XT graphics card uses a 2 fan solution with an adaptive switch located on the aluminum backplate switching from “P” to “Q” (Performance and Quiet)
- The TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT is a 2.7-slot graphics card with dual BIOS as well as RGB to make it go even faster.
- The TUF RX 6500 XT is manufactured using ASUS-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology, a durability-boosting process that solders components in a single automated pass.
Now onto the actual information!
TAIPEI, Taiwan, January 5, 2022 — ASUS today announced the Dual Radeon™ RX 6500 XT and TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics cards. Built on a 6 nm manufacturing process and the breakthrough AMD RDNA™ 2 gaming architecture, these new graphics cards are designed to make incredible 1080p gaming experiences for popular AAA and esports titles accessible to more gamers. They offer high-bandwidth, low-latency AMD Infinity Cache™ and high-speed 4 GB GDDR6 memory. They also support Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft DirectX® 12 Ultimate, AMD Smart Access Memory™ technology, AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution upscaling technology and other advanced features that provide visually stunning, high-refresh rate gaming experiences.
The Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT uses a compact two-slot design that can fit into equally compact small-form-factor builds with ease. With the ASUS-exclusive Axial-tech fan design and an 85-watt power draw, this card is designed to bring excellent 1080p performance without introducing excessive heat or noise to a build. Barrier rings around the fan direct airflow straight to the heatsink, allowing the GPU to stay cool under load. In lighter workloads, zero-decibel technology turns the fans completely off for silent operation, only spinning up when the GPU temperature reaches 60° C. Subtle RGB lighting on the shroud and an aluminum backplate give the card a distinctly premium feel, despite a lower price than its higher-end brethren.
For a slightly more performant graphics card, ASUS offers the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT. With a 2.7-slot heatsink and dual Axial-tech fans, it can reach lower temperatures than the Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card while maintaining similar noise levels and facilitating a 90-watt power budget for a slightly higher sustained GPU clock speed. Or, thanks to a dual BIOS, users can switch the TUF Gaming card into Q mode, which prioritizes quiet operation.
The TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card features a stylish and angular design to stand as the centerpiece of your build, with Aura RGB lighting on the TUF logo. Aura Sync compatibility gives users the freedom to match the card’s lighting to the rest of their system, while the aluminum backplate shows a bit of that extra TUF spirit. Meanwhile, the backplate’s vented edge allows air to pass through the heatsink for optimal cooling. And as with other TUF Gaming products, the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card uses military-grade capacitors and goes through a rigorous set of tests to ensure durability and longevity.
Both cards are built using ASUS-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology, a manufacturing process that cleanly solders components without human intervention for a high-quality final result designed to stand the test of time. With both the Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT and the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics cards, users have two great choices for whatever build they are planning.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT and Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics cards will be available worldwide from January 19, 2022. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
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