GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 580 is the clear winner, offering 154.1% better value than Radeon RX Vega 56.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. But the Radeon RX 580 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,014 AED for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. 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 580.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 580 currently lists from $493 AED, $2,014 AED less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $2,507 AED. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~154% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 580 still sits about $264 AED above its $229 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $2,108 AED above its $399 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 580 is the gentler choice at 185W versus 210W. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 210W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
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 580 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 56 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the Radeon RX 580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $2,014 AED over the Radeon RX 580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,257 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,340 MHz | 1,471 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | 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 580 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 185 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Aug 2017 |
