AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 series of graphics cards offer a tempting next-generation gaming experience – the problem for many gamers has been stock, and as a knock-on effect, price.
While the flagship RX 6800 XT and 6900 XT are still hard to come by at RRP, AMD has just revealed a new graphics card that could circumvent most of the stock issues plaguing the market right now.
It’s called the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, and the entry-level 1080p gaming-focused graphics card is due for release today following a CES 2022 announcement. Here’s all there is to know right now.
When will the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT be released?
The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is set to be released today, 19 January 2022, following a CES 2022 reveal. Timings are yet to be confirmed, but based on previous releases, we expect the graphics card to go on sale at around 1pm GMT/9am ET.
How much will the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT cost?
The price of the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT will likely excite entry-level 1080p gamers that have been neglected of late, with a price tag of just $199 (UK pricing TBC).
While it’s easy to be sceptical and speculate that the Radon RX 6500 XT will skyrocket in price as supply dwindles, there is hope for the GPU. While AMD didn’t confirm VRAM on stage, sources suggest it’s limited to just 4GB of VRAM, and that isn’t very efficient for mining cryptocurrency, so it should only be gamers buying the GPU.
Coupled with the entry-level specs, it might be easier to manufacture at scale, translating to more stock at regular prices. It won’t be an 8K gaming monster, with specs focused on 1080p gaming, but it should suffice for entry-level gamers on a budget.
It’ll likely be available from popular retailers like Overclockers in the UK and Newegg in the US, and we cover where to buy the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT in the UK and US in more detail separately for those interested.
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