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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is quite a bit slower than the Radeon RX 5700 XT on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $225.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Up to 39% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 5 points higher.

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Radeon RX Vega 56
10540 TFLOPS

Radeon RX Vega 56 has 8% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 5700 XT fills pixels 29% faster.

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Radeon RX Vega 56 maps textures 8% faster.

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Radeon RX 5700 XT moves data 9% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX Vega 56 is $225.00 cheaper.

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GDDR6
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256-bit
Vega (RX Vega)
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Navi (RX 5000)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX Vega 56 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 5700 XT. It's 36% faster than the Radeon RX Vega 56 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 5700 XT than Radeon RX Vega 56?expand_more
36% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX Vega 56 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX Vega 56 and Radeon RX 5700 XT?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 14/100, Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 19/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX Vega 56 or Radeon RX 5700 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX Vega 56 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX Vega 56 and Radeon RX 5700 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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