Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX Vega 56
The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX Vega 56, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index. The Radeon RX Vega 56, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $346 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX Vega 56 is the clear winner, offering 997.8% better value than Radeon RX 5700.
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Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX Vega 56
The Radeon RX 5700 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $27 EUR against $373 EUR for the Radeon RX 5700. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~998% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 5700 draws just 180W versus 210W for the Radeon RX Vega 56, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 410 GB/s (256-bit vs 2048-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 5700 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 56 (RDNA vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Choose the Radeon RX 5700 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX Vega 56 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 5700 better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Is the Radeon RX 5700 worth the extra $346 EUR over the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,465 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,471 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 409.6 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Aug 2017 |