GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX Vega 64 is the clear winner, offering 48.7% better value than Radeon RX 560.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 560, leading by roughly 600% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 560 starts at $682 AED against $3,210 AED for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 64 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 49%. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $583 AED above its $99 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $2,711 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 560 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Radeon RX 560?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $2,528 AED over the Radeon RX 560?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | 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) | 1,024 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,175 MHz | 1,247 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,275 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 60 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2017 |