GPU Comparison
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The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 56 packs 3,584 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 590.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $27 EUR against $31 EUR for the Radeon RX 590. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 61%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 590 is trading below its $279 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws just 210W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
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 590 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 590 if you find it at a steep discount.