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 580 and Radeon RX Vega 64.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $116,988 JPY cheaper.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 580 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 64 packs 4,096 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 580.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $23,454 JPY against $140,442 JPY for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~157% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 580 still sits about $23,225 JPY above its $229 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $139,943 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 580 pulls less power (185W vs 295W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX Vega 64 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
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 580 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 580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Radeon RX 580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $116,988 JPY over the Radeon RX 580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,257 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,340 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | 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 580 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 185 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2017 |
