Radeon Pro 580X vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

When comparing Radeon Pro 580X and Radeon Pro Vega 16, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon Pro 580X and Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon Pro Vega 16 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon Pro Vega 16 here:

Main Specs

  Radeon Pro 580X Radeon Pro Vega 16
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro 580X has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.
  • Radeon Pro 580X is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - in Mobile workstations.
  • Radeon Pro 580X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - with Vega.
  • Radeon Pro 580X and Radeon Pro Vega 16 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 4380 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 24−27
ultra / 1080p 24−27 14−16
QHD / 1440p 18−20 9−10
4K / 2160p 10−12 6−7
low / 720p 60−65 45−50
medium / 1080p 45−50 30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.

Full Specs

  Radeon Pro 580X Radeon Pro Vega 16
Architecture GCN 4.0 Vega
Code name Polaris 20 Vega Mobile
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 18 March 2019 15 November 2018
Pipelines 2304 1024
Core clock speed 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz 1190 MHz
Transistor count 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 172.8 76.16
Memory bus width 256 Bit 1024 Bit
Memory clock speed 6780 MHz 2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 217.0 GB/s 307.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Laptop size large
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