GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX Vega 56
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $790 EUR, $338 EUR less than the Radeon RX 5700 XT at $1,128 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 5%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX Vega 56 is the gentler choice at 210W versus 225W. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700 XT's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 410 GB/s (256-bit vs 2048-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 56 (RDNA vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 56 if you find it at a steep discount.