GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 560 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 500% ahead of the Radeon RX 560.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 500% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 56 packs 3,584 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 560.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 560 is the gentler choice at 60W versus 210W. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 210W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX Vega 56 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 560. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX Vega 56's memory is also faster — 410 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (2048-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 560 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by about 500%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the Radeon RX 560?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 56 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 1,024 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,175 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,275 MHz | 1,471 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 60 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2017 |