Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon Vega 8
The Radeon RX 560 is much faster than the Radeon Vega 8 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $245.01 cheaper!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon RX 560 has 104% more compute power.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 560 maps textures 104% faster.
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System-Shared128-bit
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System-SharedPolaris (RX 500)
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Vega IGP (Picasso)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 560 or Radeon Vega 8?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 560 or Radeon Vega 8?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 560 and Radeon Vega 8?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 560 scores 3/100, Radeon Vega 8 scores 23/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 560 or Radeon Vega 8 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 560 or Radeon Vega 8?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 560 and Radeon Vega 8?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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