GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 56% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 580 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 56 packs 3,584 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 580.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $27 EUR, $81 EUR less than the Radeon RX 580 at $108 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 517%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 580 is the gentler choice at 185W 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX Vega 56's memory is faster — 410 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (2048-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 580 if you find it at a steep discount.