Radeon RX Vega 56
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX Vega Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 8 GB
- Memory Type:
- HBM2
- TDP:
- 210 W
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Radeon RX Vega 56 Review
Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics card, 8 GB VRAM, 210 W TDP.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX Vega Series lineup, launched Q3/2017. It ships with 8 GB of HBM2 and runs within a 210 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX Vega Series lineup, launched Q3/2017. It ships with 8 GB of HBM2 and runs within a 210 W power envelope. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The Radeon RX Vega 56 follows AMD's Radeon RX reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon RX Vega Series listings, the Radeon RX Vega 56 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | Reference |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Desktop Add-In Card |
|---|---|
| Series | Legacy |
Performance
| Memory Type | HBM2 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1471 MHz |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Shader Units | 3584 |
| Compute Blocks | 56 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1156 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 2048 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s |
Power
| Board Power | 210 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 650 W |
Host interface
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
Display and media
| DisplayPort Version | DP 1.4 |
|---|
Market and workstation
| MSRP | 399 USD |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | Q3/2017 |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 56, Stream Processors 3584, Base Clock 1156.
Who is the Radeon RX Vega 56 best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).