Can I Run Pillars of Eternity on Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Realistically, no — the Radeon RX 6500 XT falls short for Pillars of Eternity. Expect around 29 FPS at 1080p. This card clears the recommended requirement, so you have headroom for higher settings.

~29 FPS · 1080pNot RecommendedRPG · 2015

Estimated FPS on the Radeon RX 6500 XT

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

1080p

~26–32

est. FPS

1440p

~20–22

est. FPS

~20–22

est. FPS

FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates. How is this calculated?

Requirement check

Minimum GPU requirementNot listed

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Full Pillars of Eternity requirements →Radeon RX 6500 XT benchmark page

FAQ

Can I run Pillars of Eternity on a Radeon RX 6500 XT?

Not well — a Radeon RX 6500 XT averages an estimated 29 FPS in Pillars of Eternity at 1080p.

What FPS does the Radeon RX 6500 XT get in Pillars of Eternity?

Estimated averages: 29 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, 20 FPS at 4K. Actual results vary with your CPU, RAM and settings.

What settings should I use for Pillars of Eternity on a Radeon RX 6500 XT?

This GPU is below the practical floor for Pillars of Eternity; if you must try, use the lowest preset, 720p render scale, and upscaling (FSR/XeSS/DLSS) if available.