The AMD Radeon RX 6500 non-XT, recently spotted and launched by manufacturers like Zephyr and XFX China. This compact, low-power graphics card targets budget-conscious gamers and small-form-factor PC builders. With no external power connector and a modest 55W TDP, the RX 6500 4G DUAL ITX is designed for efficiency, but its performance potential raises questions given the limitations of its predecessor, the RX 6500 XT.
Zephyr Radeon RX 6500 Dual ITX
AMD Radeon RX 6500 ITX Specifications and Design
The XFX RX 6500 4G DUAL ITX is built on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture, utilizing the Navi 24 GPU with 16 compute units. It comes equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit memory bus, running at 16 Gbps. Unlike the RX 6500 XT, this non-XT variant operates at lower clock speeds, with a maximum boost clock of 2066 MHz, prioritizing power efficiency over raw performance.
The standout feature of this card is its lack of an external power connector, drawing all power directly from the PCIe slot. This makes it an attractive option for compact ITX builds or systems with limited power supply capacity. The dual-fan cooling solution ensures thermal management in a small footprint, making it ideal for mini-ITX cases.
In addition to the recently launched RX 6500 4G DUAL ITX, Zephyr has also showcased an ultra-compact variant of the Radeon RX 6500 earlier this month. This model features a low-profile, single-slot design with a single fan cooling solution, making it ideal for compact or small form factor (SFF) builds. Dubbed the “strongest blade card” in the AMD Radeon lineup, this half-height GPU is designed to deliver reliable performance within a power-efficient 55W TDP making it a compelling choice for users seeking a quiet, energy-conscious graphics card without sacrificing essential performance.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
