PowerColor AX6790 1GBD5-DH Radeon HD 6790 vs PowerColor ITX Radeon RX 6500 XT
A side-by-side spec comparison of the PowerColor AX6790 1GBD5-DH Radeon HD 6790 and the PowerColor ITX Radeon RX 6500 XT. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which video card is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Length | — | 165 mm |
| Chipset | Radeon HD 6790 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
| Video Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Base Clock | 840 MHz | 2310 MHz |
| Slot Width | 2 | 2 |
| Boost Clock | 840 MHz | 2310 MHz |
1 listed spec looks implausible for this part and is hidden and not scored.
Winner: PowerColor ITX Radeon RX 6500 XT — driven by VRAM (4 GB), Boost Clock (2310 MHz)
PowerColor AX6790 1GBD5-DH Radeon HD 6790
0
performance points
PowerColor ITX Radeon RX 6500 XT
6
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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