GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 560 and Radeon RX Vega 56.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 500% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. But the Radeon RX 560 is the better value, undercutting it by $77,652 JPY for the performance you get.
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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.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 560 currently lists from $12,424 JPY, $77,652 JPY less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $90,076 JPY. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 560 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~21% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $12,325 JPY above its $99 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $89,677 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP.
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?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 56 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 560 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
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?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $77,652 JPY over the Radeon RX 560?
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 |