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AMD Radeon RX Vega 56

AMD Radeon RX Vega 56

Graphics Processor

Vega 10

Cores

3584

TMUs

224

ROPs

64

About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 3584 cores, 2048 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Vega 10 graphics processor, 3584 cores, 224 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Vega 10

Cores

3584

TMUs

224

ROPs

64

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

HBM2

Bus Width

2048 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameVega 10
GPU VariantVega 10 XL(215-0894216)
ArchitectureGCN 5.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm
Transistors12,500 million
Density25.3M / mm²
Die Size495 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2013

Graphics Card

Release DateAug 14th, 2017
GenerationVega(RX Vega)
PredecessorPolaris
SuccessorNavi
ProductionActive
Launch Price399 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews23 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1156 MHz
Boost Clock1471 MHz
SOC Clock960 MHz
Memory Clock800 MHz1600 Mbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeHBM2
Memory Bus2048 bit
Bandwidth409.6 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units3584
TMUs224
ROPs64
Compute Units56
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache4 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate94.14 GPixel/s
Texture Rate329.5 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)21.09 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)10.54 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)659.0 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length280 mm11 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP210 W
Suggested PSU550 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
Board Number109-D05057-00_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090667%
GeForce RTX 4090509%
GeForce RTX 5080440%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER392%
GeForce RTX 4080389%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX389%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti383%
Radeon RX 9070 XT366%
Radeon RX 7900 XT335%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti329%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER328%
Radeon RX 9070328%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti301%
GeForce RTX 5070298%
GeForce RTX 3090293%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti289%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER280%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE276%
Radeon RX 6950 XT271%
GeForce RTX 4070268%
Radeon RX 6900 XT265%
GeForce RTX 3080261%
Radeon RX 7800 XT260%
Radeon RX 6800 XT251%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB233%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB231%
Radeon RX 7700 XT228%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB221%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti221%
Radeon RX 6800213%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB209%
GeForce RTX 3070206%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti205%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB204%
GeForce RTX 5060200%
Radeon RX 6750 XT196%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti181%
Radeon RX 6700 XT177%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER165%
Radeon RX 7600 XT163%
GeForce RTX 4060163%
Arc B580163%
GeForce RTX 5050158%
GeForce RTX 2080157%
Radeon RX 6650 XT154%
Radeon RX 7600154%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER146%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti145%
Arc A770144%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB139%
Radeon RX 6600 XT137%
Radeon VII137%
Arc A750134%
Radeon RX 5700 XT131%
GeForce RTX 2070129%
Radeon RX 6600123%
Arc A580120%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER120%
Radeon RX Vega 64115%
GeForce RTX 2060111%
Radeon RX 5700110%
GeForce GTX 1080108%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti106%
Radeon RX 5600 XT105%
Radeon RX Vega 56Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 107096%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER91%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti91%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti86%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB86%
Radeon R9 FURY X85%
GeForce GTX 166084%
Radeon RX 59079%
Radeon R9 FURY77%
GeForce GTX 98076%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER76%
Radeon RX 6500 XT75%
Radeon RX 5500 XT74%
Radeon RX 58073%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB72%
Radeon R9 390X71%
GeForce GTX 69070%
Radeon RX 48069%
Radeon HD 799069%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti67%
GeForce GTX 97066%
Radeon R9 290X66%
Radeon R9 39065%
Radeon RX 57064%
Radeon R9 29060%
Radeon RX 47060%
GeForce GTX 165056%
Radeon RX 640055%
Arc A38054%
GeForce GTX 78054%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition49%
GeForce GTX 59049%
Radeon R9 280X48%
Radeon HD 699047%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti45%
GeForce GTX 68044%
Radeon R9 38043%
Radeon HD 797043%
GeForce GTX 77043%
Radeon R9 28543%
GeForce GTX 96042%
GeForce GTX 67041%
Radeon HD 597037%
GeForce GTX 163037%
Radeon HD 795036%
GeForce GTX 105036%
GeForce GTX 76036%
GeForce GTX 58036%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti35%
Radeon R9 270X35%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition34%
GeForce GTX 95034%
Radeon RX 56032%
GeForce GTX 57031%
GeForce GTX 66031%
Radeon RX 46031%
Radeon R7 37031%
Radeon HD 697030%
GeForce GTX 48029%
Radeon HD 785028%
GeForce GTX 29528%
Radeon HD 695027%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti27%
Radeon HD 4870 X226%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti26%
Radeon HD 587025%
Radeon HD 687024%
GeForce GTX 47023%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti22%
Radeon HD 585021%
GeForce GTX 28520%
Radeon HD 685020%
GeForce GTX 28018%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition18%
GeForce GTX 27518%
GeForce GT 103018%
GeForce GTX 46018%
Radeon HD 489017%
Radeon HD 679017%
Radeon HD 583016%
GeForce GTX 65015%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti15%
Radeon HD 487015%
GeForce GTX 26015%
Radeon HD 577014%
Radeon HD 775014%
Radeon HD 575013%
GeForce GTS 45012%
GeForce GTS 25012%
Radeon HD 485011%
Radeon HD 477011%
Radeon HD 483010%
Radeon HD 667010%
GeForce 9800 GT10%
GeForce GT 6409%
Radeon HD 56709%
GeForce 9600 GT8%
GeForce GT 2407%
GeForce GT 4407%
Radeon HD 46707%
Radeon HD 55706%
GeForce GT 4306%
GeForce GT 2205%
GeForce GT 5204%
Radeon HD 64503%
Radeon HD 54503%
Radeon HD 45502%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2101%
Radeon RX Vega 56Current GPU100%
Radeon RX Vega 56Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 features 8 GB of HBM2 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is equipped with 3584 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 utilizes a 2048 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 2048 bit bus width, combined with HBM2, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on AMD's GCN 5.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 210 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 3584, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 210 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 3584, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 5700 and GeForce GTX 1080. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 5700 is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce GTX 1080 is approximately 8% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics card.

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