ASUS today announced its new graphics cards Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT and TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XTbased on the 6nm manufacturing process and AMD RDNA 2 gaming architecture.
These are GPUs designed to deliver optimized gaming experiences at 1080p and a affordable price (at least according to the manufacturer’s indications), in order to target a rather large slice of the public.
Both types of GPUs feature high-bandwidth, low-latency AMD Infinity Cache, along with 4GB of high-speed 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.
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT takes advantage of the compact two-slot design that can easily fit into equally compact builds.
Thanks to the unique Axial-tech fan design and 85 watt power draw, this card is designed to deliver great 1080p performance without increasing heat or causing excessive noise inside your PC.
Barrier rings around the fan serve to direct airflow directly to the heatsink, allowing the GPU to stay cool even under load. In lighter working conditions, “zero decibel” technology completely turns off the fans for ultra-quiet operation; these only start running again when the GPU temperature reaches 60 ° C. Subtle RGB lighting on the lid and aluminum backplate give the card a distinctly premium feel, despite being priced lower than higher-end models.
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT it is the most performing version. With a 2.7-slot heatsink and two Axial-tech fans, it can reach lower operating temperatures than the Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card, while maintaining similar noise levels but with 90 watts of power reserve , useful for ensuring a slightly higher GPU clock speed.
Thanks to a dual BIOS, users can also switch the TUF Gaming card into Quiet mode, which prioritizes silent operation.
The new TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT presents an elegant and peculiar design, certainly capable of becoming a distinctive element of every build, also thanks to the Aura RGB lighting around the TUF logo. Aura Sync compatibility allows you to freely combine the board lighting with the rest of the build, while the aluminum backplate more concretely represents the inspiring spirit of the TUF series. At the same time, the open section of the backplate allows air to pass through the heatsink for optimal cooling. As with the other products in the ASUS TUF Gaming series, the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card also uses military-grade capacitors and has passed a series of rigorous tests to ensure maximum reliability and longevity.
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT and TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT are already available at the main ASUS commercial partners such as the ASUS Gold Stores and resellers participating in the Powered by ASUS Program, with suggested prices to the public of € 349.90 and € 399.90.
