The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 68% better performance than the Radeon R9 Nano for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 174% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 Nano for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 27.81% 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.
About the AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Fiji) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 Nano has 4 GB of HBM memory, with a 500 MHz memory clock and a 4,096 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 R9 Nano includes 4,096 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 Nano occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 Nano has the 133rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,282 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 26.63. This is the 82nd 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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 3.0 |
Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Release Date | Q3 2017 | Q3 2015 |
Launch Price (MSRP) | $399 | $649 |
Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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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
The Division 2 | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Low - 720p | 163 FPS | -- |
Medium - 1080p | 123 FPS | -- |
High - 1080p | 95 FPS | -- |
Ultra - 1080p | 75 FPS | -- |
QHD - 1440p | 58 FPS | -- |
4K UHD - 2160p | 30 FPS | -- |
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 | |
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GeForce GTX 1080 | 34 | +13% |
GeForce RTX 2060 | 33 | +10% |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 32 | +7% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32 | +7% |
Arc A750 | 31 | +3% |
Radeon RX Vega 56 | 30 | |
Radeon RX 5700 XT | 30 | +0% |
Radeon RX 5600 XT | 30 | +0% |
Radeon RX 5700 | 30 | +0% |
Radeon RX 6600 | 28 | -7% |
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 | |
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Radeon RX 6600 | 11.75 | -12% |
Radeon RX 590 | 12.13 | -9% |
GeForce RTX 2070 | 12.17 | -8% |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 12.47 | -6% |
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 13.13 | -1% |
Radeon RX Vega 56 | 13.3 | |
Radeon RX 5700 XT | 13.3 | +0% |
GeForce GTX 1070 | 13.54 | +2% |
GeForce RTX 2080 | 13.98 | +5% |
Radeon RX Vega 64 | 15.59 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 68% better performance than the Radeon R9 Nano for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 81st with a score of 29,086, and the Radeon R9 Nano is ranked 133rd with a score of 17,282.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 174% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 Nano for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 42nd with a performance per dollar of 72.9, and the Radeon R9 Nano is ranked 82nd with a performance per dollar of 26.63.
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 | |
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | +2% |
GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +1% |
Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | |
GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | -2% |
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | -5% |
Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -40% |
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -40% |
Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | -41% |
Radeon R9 290X | 16,167.5 | -44% |
GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | -45% |
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 | |
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GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +7% |
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | +2% |
Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | |
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.07 | -4% |
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -5% |
Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -60% |
GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 28.14 | -61% |
Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -63% |
GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | -69% |
GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -72% |
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.
- Popular
Benchmark | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 6,482 (+43.69%) | 4,511 |
3DMark Time Spy Score | 6,746 (+48.07%) | 4,556 |
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 125,359 (+54.05%) | 81,374 |
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 20,759 (+44.54%) | 14,362 |
3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,937 (+55.05%) | 14,793 |
PassMark G3D Mark | 13,228 | -- |
PassMark G2D Mark | 761 | -- |
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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Codename | Vega 10 | Fiji |
Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 3.0 |
Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Transistors | 12,500 million | 8,900 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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Memory Type | HBM2 | HBM |
Memory Bandwidth | 409.6 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 500 MHz |
Memory Interface | 2,048 bit | 4,096 bit |
L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 210 W | 175 W |
Suggested PSU | 550 W | 450 W |
Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Stream Processors (SP) | 3,584 | 4,096 |
Compute Units (CU) | 56 | 64 |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 224 | 256 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 64 |
Core Clock Speed | 1,156 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 94.14 GPixel/s | 64 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 329.5 GTexel/s | 256 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 10.54 TFLOPS | 8.19 TFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 659 GFLOPS | 512 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 Vega 56 | Radeon R9 Nano |
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DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.