Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX Vega 64
The Radeon RX Vega 64 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX Vega 64 packs 4,096 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 590.
Price & Value
Pricing has the Radeon RX 590 at $120 USD, $28 USD under the Radeon RX Vega 64's $148 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 64 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 62%. The Radeon RX 590 is trading below its $279 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 225W vs 295W, the Radeon RX 590 is the gentler load on your system. The Radeon RX Vega 64's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX Vega 64's memory is faster — 484 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 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 590 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | GloFo 12nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,469 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2018 | Aug 2017 |