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Arc A310 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Arc A310 is quite a bit slower than the Radeon RX 6500 XT on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $205.01 cheaper!
Arc A3105% Score
- Is 9 months newer
Radeon RX 6500 XT10% Score
- Up to 73% faster on average across 100+ games
- Available for $345.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT has 114% more compute power.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT fills pixels 222% faster.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT maps textures 222% faster.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT moves data 16% faster.
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GDDR664-bit
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64-bitAlchemist (Arc 3)
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Navi II (RX 6000)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc A310 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT. It's 100% faster than the Arc A310 on average across 100+ games, scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6500 XT than Arc A310?expand_more
100% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc A310 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6500 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 10/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc A310 and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Performance: Arc A310 scores 5/100, Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 10/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc A310 or Radeon RX 6500 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc A310 or Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the stronger pick at 10/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Arc A310 and Radeon RX 6500 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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