GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 560, leading by roughly 600% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 560
Price
€82
Performance
2%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+1500% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 128-bit)
+332% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+300% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 1,024)

Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 600% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 560 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 64 packs 4,096 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 560.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 560 pulls less power (60W 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon RX Vega 64 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 560's 2GB can fall short. The Radeon RX Vega 64's memory is also faster — 484 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 64?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 600%. 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 64 better than the Radeon RX 560?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, roughly 600% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX Vega 64
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,0244,096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,175 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,275 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus128-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP60 W295 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Aug 2017