AMD Radeon RX 470 vs AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 65% better performance than the Radeon RX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 has 35% better value for the money than the Radeon RX Vega 56 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 470 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $179. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ellesmere) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 470 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,650 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 211.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 470 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 926 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,206 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 470 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 470 has the 126th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,624.5 score and $179 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 98.46. This is the 16th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the GCN 5.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Vega 10) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX Vega 56 has 8 GB of HBM2 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 2,048 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 409.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega 56 includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,156 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,471 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX Vega 56 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 210 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX Vega 56 has the 81st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,086 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 72.9. This is the 42nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2016 | Q3 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $179 | $399 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 2020 | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 74 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 53 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 71 | +33% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 67 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 65 | +22% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 59 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 53.4 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 42.9 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 32.3 | -40% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 3.1 | -7% |
| Arc A750 | 3.13 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 3.23 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 3.27 | -2% |
| Arc A770 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 3.35 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 3.47 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 3.74 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 3.9 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 3.92 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 65% better performance than the Radeon RX 470 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 126th with a score of 17,624.5, and the Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 81st with a score of 29,086.
The Radeon RX 470 has 35% better value for the money than the Radeon RX Vega 56 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 470 is ranked 16th with a performance per dollar of 98.46, and the Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 42nd with a performance per dollar of 72.9.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | +68% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +66% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | +65% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | +61% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | +56% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -0% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -0% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.58 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.49 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | -24% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -26% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.07 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -30% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,624 | 6,482 (+78.86%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,756 | 6,746 (+79.61%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 68,475 | 125,359 (+83.07%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,884.5 | 20,759 (+74.67%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,831.5 | 22,937 (+65.83%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 8,011 | 13,253 (+65.44%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 733 | 781 (+6.55%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Ellesmere | Vega 10 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million | 12,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211.2 Gb/s | 409.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,650 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 2,048 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 W | 210 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 | 3,584 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 | 56 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 926 MHz | 1,156 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,206 MHz | 1,471 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 38.59 GPixel/s | 94.14 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 154.4 GTexel/s | 329.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.94 TFLOPS | 10.54 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 308.7 GFLOPS | 659 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.