Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX Vega 64
The Radeon RX Vega 64 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. But the Radeon RX 590 is the better value, undercutting it by $901 EUR for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 64 packs 4,096 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 590.
Price & Value
Pricing has the Radeon RX 590 at $153 EUR, $901 EUR under the Radeon RX Vega 64's $1,054 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~245% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 is trading below its $279 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $555 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 225W vs 295W, the Radeon RX 590 is the gentler load on your system. The Radeon RX Vega 64's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX Vega 64's memory is faster — 484 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 64?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 590 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Radeon RX 590?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 590 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $901 EUR over the Radeon RX 590?
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 590 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 12nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,469 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2018 | Aug 2017 |