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AMD RX Vega 56 overview - advantages and disadvantages

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Released
Q3/2017
AMD RX Vega 56
AMD RX Vega 56
AMD RX Vega 56 was released on Q3/2017 with cores operating on the base clock speed 1.156 GHz. RAM is 8 GB of the standard HBM2. Here you will find all the technical specifications of the AMD RX Vega 56, such as core’s architecture, speed and memory bandwidth, plugs and dimensions (width, length).
Performance tests
Real tests AMD RX Vega 56
Specifications
Complete list of technical specifications
GPU

Information about the AMD RX Vega 56 GPU chip, the number of blocks for rendering and texture output, along with the sales starting time and the price at that moment.

  • GPU Chip
    Vega 10 XL
  • Execution units
    56
  • Shader
    3584
  • Render Output Units
    64
  • Texture Units
    256
Memory

The specifications of the memory installed on AMD RX Vega 56: type, volume, bus size, frequency, and bandwidth. In the case of graphics cards integrated into the processor and not having their own memory, a shared part of the RAM will be used.

  • Memory Size
    8 GB
  • Memory Type
    HBM2
  • Memory Clock
    0.8 GHz
  • Memory Speed
    1.6 Gbps
  • Memory Bandwith
    410 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    2048 bit
Clock Speeds

The figures for the base and maximum frequency of the AMD RX Vega 56 graphics card. These values are not displayed in the BIOS, but can be viewed with the help of diagnostic utilities such as GPU-Z or Everest.

  • Base Clock
    1.156 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    1.471 GHz
Thermal Design

The Thermal Design Power value of the AMD RX Vega 56 graphics card. The TDP number determines the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. The specifications for computer ventilation and power supply are often based on the TDP numbers and should be optimized for it.

  • TDP
    210 W
Featureset

In this section, we are going to examine what features the AMD RX Vega 56 GPU has. In addition, we have added ray tracing support to achieve the proper simulation of light rays and shadows. The list can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

  • Max. Displays
    4
  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_1
  • Raytracing
    No
  • DLSS / FSR
    Yes
Supported Video Codecs

The support of popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9 and AV1 in AMD RX Vega 56. The compatibility with such video codecs helps reduce the load on the graphics card during the playback or creation of videos. This has a positive effect on reducing power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No
Additional data

Here you can find information about the AMD RX Vega 56 type (for desktops or laptops) and architecture, along with the sales starting time and the price at that moment. We provide a link to the GPU specifications directly from its manufacturer.

  • Manufacturer
    AMD
  • Architecture
    GCN 5
  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16
  • Structure size
    14 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2017
  • Launch Price
    399 $
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