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 590 and Radeon RX Vega 56.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 71% in our performance index.
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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 71% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. 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 2,304 on the Radeon RX 590.
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 faster card by about 71%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the Radeon RX 590?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 12nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,469 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz✓ | 1,471 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 210 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2018 | Aug 2017 |