GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

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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Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Boost Clock (1,545 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
€790
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+60% Bandwidth (409.6 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+56% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 2,304)

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?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, roughly 71% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 590 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 590Radeon RX Vega 56
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeGloFo 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3043,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 590Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,469 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,545 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 590Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 590Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2018Aug 2017