AMD RX Vega 64 and 56 Graphics Cards (DETAILED INFORMATION)
AMD finally launched brand new graphics cards with legendary RX Vega chips. Specifically, these are high-end AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid , RX Vega 64 , RX Vega 64 Limited Edition and RX Vega 56 graphics cards. In our article you will learn not only the differences between the cards, the expected performance, but also the anticipated price.
AMD Radeon RX Vega and an interesting way to sell
The Capsaicin Siggraph 2017 conference in Los Angeles has become the scene of a big event in the form of discovering the new generation of AMD RX Vega graphics cards . Before we visualize and compare each model, we have the answer to the crucial question for you. When will the new graphics cards finally be available? Already on August 14!
However, AMD also decided for a fairly original sales model. Only the basic models Vega 64 and Vega 56 will be sold separately. The others will be available in so-called AMD Packs. In addition to two full games (specifically speculation about Wolfenstein 2 and Prey), they will contain a relatively interesting discount on other hardware. In this regard, you can count $ 200 on the new Samsung C34F791 premium monitor with AMD FreeSync technology and $ 100 on the AMD Ryzen 7 CPU together with the motherboard.
This is a very interesting solution to attract customers thinking about building a completely new gaming computer. The total $ 300 rebate will surely be reflected in the budget. In addition, you will also get two gambling games at the price of another $ 120. For us, sure thumbs up!
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid, RX Vega 64 and RX Vega 56 specifications
| Comparative area | AMD RX Vega 64 Liquid | AMD RX Vega 64 | AMD RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics chip | AMD Vega 10 | AMD Vega 10 | AMD Vega 10 |
| Number of stream processors | 4 096 | 4 096 | 3 584 |
| Core speed | 1 406 MHz | 1 247 MHz | 1 156 MHz |
| Core Speed (Boost) | 1 677 MHz | 1 546 MHz | 1 471 MHz |
| TDP | 345 W | 295 W | 250 W |
| Memory capacity | 8 GB of HBM2 | 8 GB of HBM2 | 8 GB of HBM2 |
| Memory Speed | 1 890 MHz | 1 890 MHz | 1 600 MHz |
| Memory Bus Width | 2 048 | 2 048 | 2 048 |
| Expected performance | 13.7 TFLOPS * | 12.7 TFLOPS * | 10.5 TFLOPS * |
| Indicative price for the US market | $ 699 | $ 499 | $ 399 |
* FLOPS is an abbreviation for Floating Point Operations Per Second, which is the usual benchmark of computer or GPU performance.
You may be wondering where AMD Vega 64 Limited Edition graphics card has dropped out of the comparison table? The comparison is not included as it is on the AMD RX Vega 64 parameter page. Different element will provide a luxury cover made of brushed aluminum and backlit R at one of the corners. The price of a limited amount of such graphics cards can then be expected at $ 599.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid with water cooling
If your heart beats the AMD beat, then you have no choice but to choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid graphics card. This top-of-the-line Vega delivers full 4096 Stream processors, 256 texturing and 64 Vega 10 rasterization units. It completes a whole new kind of graphics memory like HBM2 with a 2048-bit interface.
High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is a logical evolutionary step that moves the GPU performance to a notable piece further. These are memory modules stacked on top of each other, not only taking up tens of percent less space, but also offering higher speeds and scalability in the future. HBM stacked together need not be interconnected with copper conductors, but with silicon, the paths are very short. HBM memory also allows multiple busses to be used - instead of hundreds of bits it is thousands.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid is fitted with a premium water cooler and has a significantly increased TDP of 345 W. According to the first information, it is a very similarly designed water cooler with AMD Radeon VEGA Frontier Edition Liguid . We can look forward to a closed circuit from Cooler Master with a well-tuned liquid circulation. Thanks to this, the AMD Vega 10 graphics core runs at higher frequencies. In Boost mode even up to 1,677 MHz.
Air cooled AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Vega 64 Limited Editon
We're moving a bit below where the AMD RX Vega 64 will be priced at the $ 499 price level. It's basically a very basic model of the new lineup. What about 64 parameters of Vega 10 computing units with 4,096 stream processors. Card arrangements should be set to 1 247 MHz and 1 546 MHz in Boost mode, and the theoretical computing power then reaches 12.7 TFLOPS. The HBM2 has a total capacity of 8 GB, which is the standard in this price range. However, we need to mention a memory bus width of 2 048 bits. Competing graphics cards use only older memory types with a bus width of only 256 and 352 bits respectively.
Game performance AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 vs. NVIDIA GTX 1080 and GTX 1080 Ti
Getting into an interesting passage, let's look at speculation about performance! The strongest AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid with water cooling would be able to attack the epoch graphics of the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti competitive stadium. But we are afraid that this will not be enough.
Similarly, the comparison of the RX Vega 64 graphics card with the GTX 1080 is very similar. The performance side will be very close together, but the GTX 1080 is already on the market for the whole year! AMD also has a higher power consumption at a glance, and so will warm up more. Let's see if AMD tries to save the situation even more precious. Expected $ 499 is interesting, but given the parameters and expected birth problems (driver stability, availability of different models), we would have liked the price even lower.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 competes with the GTX 1070
We're getting to the "weakest" AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics card. But it's a direct competition for the GTX 1070, so the words about weak performance are not all right. With an estimated $ 399, the AMD card will be a few thousand cheaper. And what are its parameters? It still has a little gripped equipment that offers 56 computing units, 224 rasterization units and a total of 3 584 stream processors. The GPU has a base clock of 1,156 MHz and a total of 1,471 in Boost Mode. Of course there is again 8GB of HBM2 graphics. Papier does not look bad at all and perhaps the expected performance will be enough in practice.
Professional graphics cards AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 and Radeon Pro SSG
AMD, however, has introduced new features for machine learning and other demanding applications. AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 and Radeon Pro SSG are designed to dramatically accelerate the pace of creating professional content. Both cards in their industry represent an imaginary top that allows designers or artists, for example, to quickly realize their visions.
AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 takes full advantage of 16GB of new HBM2 memory. It delivers high performance at 12.29 TFLOPS, and is practically three times better in all directions compared to the previous generation. Intergenerationally, this segment is a really stunning shift. The card has full DirectX 12.1, 8K support at 60Hz, 4K at 120Hz and a new DisplayPort 1.4 with HDR. In addition, up to six displays can be connected using AMD Eyefinity.
And we get to the second professional graphics card, which contains a relatively unexpected upbringing. The AMD Radeon Pro SSG has up to 2TB storage in addition to 16GB of HBM2 memory. This is integrated into the card as a non-volatile SSD storage (the data will remain in memory even when the PC is shut down). This will allow much faster work with large volumes of data. Ideal for processing, for example, 8K videos and similar issues.
AMD Vega 64 Final Summary and Reviews
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid, RX Vega 64, RX Vega 64 Limited Edition and RX Vega 56 graphics cards bring AMD back to the high-end segment. Adding to the success of AMD Ryzen processors, we have great competition not only for Intel, but also for the giant that has undoubtedly been NVIDIA for years.
With graphics cards, critical reviews are crucial for sales success, and we will, of course, make one for you. But before August 14th, it will not be, because AMD is still tuning for the final version of the drivers. However, AMD's news comes approximately one year after the launch of the GTX 1080, and so far it seems to be just a performance boost. But AMD will attack at a lower price, which will be more than a strong argument for many players.
What did we write about GPU AMD Vega earlier?
AMD Vega 10 and 11 Graphics Cards (DETAILED INFORMATION)
In today's article we have summed up all available and speculative information about AMD RX Vega graphics cards. Below are the AMD Vega 10 and AMD Vega 11 chip cards. Largerly stronger Vega 10 cards will even attack the NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1080. When will both Vega GPUs be launched? And what does the new technology offer?
AMD invites to reveal RX Vega XL, RX Vega XT and RX Vega XTX
The big D Day for AMD fans is coming in miley steps. Already on July 30th, the Capsaicin Technology Conference is set up in Los Angeles, which will include, among other things, the start of the Vega chip graphics cards. The biggest leaks include the new code mark. So we have to get used to AMD Radeon RX Vega XL, RX Vega XT and RX Vega XTX.
AMD Vega 10 graphics card; price, performance, and release date
AMD announced earlier that AMD Vega will release two different kernels for AMD Vega 10 and AMD Vega 11. The AMD Vega 10 graphics card will be the most powerful of the two. It should use the revolutionary HBM2 memory chips. Unofficially, there are up to 4 096 stream processors and 2048-bit bus . The calculation power should be between 11 and 12.5 TFLOPS. This should be a direct competition for NVIDIA GTX 1080 and GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards.
What will be the reality, we have to wait. Vega also promises up to four times more energy efficiency, which has been a big bump in some past generations. As for the price, it should be estimated that the GTX 1080 would be competitive, or about CZK 17,000. Due to the rapid arrival of the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti, we are assuming that the AMD Vega 10 graphics card is not far away. Partially unmasking AMD Vega graphics cards was partly on May 31 during a presentation at the Computex trade fair, but the official launch will be during the holidays.
AMD Vega 10 Graphics Cards GTX 1080 and 1080 Ti
At present, we can compare only the RX Vega computing power. While GTX 1080 and GTX 1080 Ti have 9 and 11.3 TFLOPS, the AMD Vega 10 graphics card should provide 11-12.5 TFLOPS. Paper is so clear that it should be direct competition. This is a very ambitious boundary, and we have only to wait and cheer on the thousands of engineers who work on it. The great advantage of Vegy 10 over the GTX 1080 and 1080 Ti is the aforementioned HBM2 memory support.
We already have a detailed direct competition of the planned AMD Vega graphics card. Specifically, we got the ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080 Ti graphics card.
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
This is the first announced graphics card with AMD Vega 10 chip. It is primarily designed for computing, graphics and data processing. According to AMD, however, it is also very good for accelerating game graphics and VRs. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition features 4 096 stream processors and has up to 16GB of second-generation HBMs. It is available not only with an air cooler but also with a water cooling option.
AMD Radeon RX Vega Core, Eclipse and Nova
And because AMD is coming up with a whole new generation of its graphics chips, we're just starting to see some new performance models at the start of this new era. Of course, there is currently a clear speculation, and AMD has nothing to confirm. Still, we'll look at specific graphics cards.
AMD Radeon RX Vega Core, Eclipse, and Nova specifications by wccftech.com
| Comparative area | AMD RX Vega Core | AMD RX Vega Eclipse | AMD RX Vega Nova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics chip | Vega 10 Pro | Vega 10 XT | Vega 10 XT |
| Number of stream processors | 4 096 | 3 584 | 4 096 |
| Core speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Type and capacity of memory | 4-8 GB of HBM2 | 8 GB of HBM2 | 8-16 GB HBM2 |
| TDP | 275 W | 275 W | 275 W |
| Expected performance in TFLOPS * | 10.5 | 12 | 12.8 |
| Indicative price for the US market | $ 399 | $ 499 | $ 599 |
* FLOPS is an acronym for FLoating-point Operations Per Second, which is the usual benchmark of computer or GPU performance.
First leaked graphics cards benchmark with AMD Vega 10 chip
With all the speculated AMD Vega 10 graphics cards headed to the high-end segment, they are directly confronted with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and 1080Ti. The first card has already appeared in the CompuBench benchmark database . It is used to test performance under OpenCL, not the game that interests us the most. The measured computing power then oscillated somewhere between GTX 1080 and GX 1080 Ti.
The new iMac Pro uses AMD Vega chipset graphics
One of the first premium devices to be boosted by the new AMD Vega graphics cores will become the exclusive iMac Pro workstation. We can look forward to it in December this year. Apple introduced it during the WDC 2017 conference. It will be the most powerful Mac yet. Apple has also deployed the most advanced graphics on its new computers, with two variants available - Radeon Pro Vega 64 and 56.
Do you want to read more about iMac Pro?
Kaby Lake was chosen as the processor and Intel's Skylake multi-core processors in the second variant. It will be created for real-time 3D rendering, virtual reality and advanced graphics editing. Because of such a high performance, a special thermal architecture, which is 80% larger than the previous iMac, and 128GB of memory have to be designed to handle a number of very challenging tasks at the same time. It also includes 4 TB flash storage and throughput up to 3 GB / s. Classically, it gets Thunderbolt 3 ports, which can connect up to two RAID arrays and two 5K displays at a time. In addition, it will be equipped with 10Gb Ethernet, which will provide 10 times faster connection.
Radeon Pro Vega 64
The more interesting version will offer 64 computing blocks, or 4 096 active stream processors. It will be supplemented with a highly portable 16GB 3D HBM2 memory, and the total power was measured at 11 TFLOPS at normal accuracy and 22 TFLOPS at half the accuracy, which is 13.6% less than the Radeon Vega FE. In addition, it is likely to offer lower heat output and hence save energy. It is assumed that the TDP will be 150 to 190 W. It is also possible to calculate the core clock of about 1343 MHz.
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The second version of iMac Pro will be less efficient and therefore more affordable. As with previous Radeon, we can derive a number of computational blocks from the name - 56. There will be 3,584 stream-processors. The performance of this model is not yet known, we know only slightly lower than the Radeon Pro Vega 64. This model will be half HBM2 less, or 8 GB.
What is the price and where to get the accessories?
The new iMac Pro will go on sale in December 2017. It is now worth $ 4,999, which is roughly $ 125,000. You can still purchase accessories for this computer today. It is a white Wireless Keyboard Magic Keyboard for 4 190 CZK. If you long for her cosmic gray design, you'll have to wait a little longer. The good news is that the numeric part has returned to the keyboard layout. Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 are also available.
AMD Vega 11 graphics card, price, performance, release date
The cheaper version of AMD Vega 11 will most likely remain with GDDR5 memory. This graphics card goes into the sphere of the higher mainstream, and its performance should compete directly with the GTX 1070 . Thus, he can handle all QHD resolutions and also virtually distorts virtual reality . The release is scheduled for the end of the summer, and we expect the AMD to deploy a fairly aggressive price of about 11,000 cents in this graphics card segment, which is about 1-2,000 cents less than the GTX 1070.
AMD introduces news about the Vega graphics chip
The AMD Radeon 490 graphics card is AMD Vega
AMD Radeon 490, this originally designed designation for the most powerful Vega graphics chip, has decided to leave AMD. One of the reasons is the virtually simultaneous launch of the Radeon RX 580 graphics card, which could be confusing for customers. Therefore, the high-end AMD Vega will stand out of classical numerical ordering. So we get used to Radeon RX Vega .
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is the ideal CPU for the AMD Vega GPU
AMD relied on it on all fronts, and after the Ryzen processors, it is clear that Intel is finally a full-fledged competitor . In particular, the eight-core R7 1800X , R7 1700X and R7 1700 have confirmed their outstanding performance in all directions, as shown by our AMD Ryzen 7 1800X test . Cheaper processors AMD Ryzen 5 are recommended for graphics cards with the Vega 11 chip.
Games in 4K? No problem for Ryzen processors and GPU AMD Vega RX
Finally, AMD will have enough power to play for maximum detail after several years. Our recommendation is on the R7 1800X and the AMD RX Vega graphics card . Above the result, you catch your breath, because it plays very well for 4K games . When building an extremely powerful PC, you will finally have the choice. Intel , NVIDIA and AMD will literally challenge your money.
New and cheap AMD Polaris graphics cards are in stock
Even in the first half of April, the AMD Ryzen R5 processors were released and new graphics cards with AMD Polaris improved. Specifically, there has been the placing Radeon RX 550 / 560 / 570 / 580 . For more information on AMD Polaris graphics, please see our separate article.
The new AMD Vega graphics card generation is impatiently anticipated. But now it is clear that AMD will offer very interesting variants even for demanding 4K players. We think that competition is already spinning big plans for retaliation, which is good for all customers.
Speculation about GPU AMD vega
This year, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) will be a breakthrough. In rapid succession, not only Ryzen processors, but also graphics cards with AMD Vega chip. This combination has the chance to reach out to a large group of customers who, besides high performance, also require an affordable price.
We are not officially familiar with the launch date yet, but due to the rapid arrival of the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti , we suggest that it is nearby. Speculation speaks of the end of May . That's why the new AMD RX Vega will shed the cream at the Computex trade fair, which will take place on May 30 - June 3, 2017.
The AMD RX Vega 10 has been coveted at CES 2017
On 5 January 2017, AMD launched the first official information swallow with its new RX Vega graphics chips in a presentation with a pile of videos. At the just-over CES 2017 trade fair, it attracted a lot of attention. Unfortunately, it was a technological demonstration that clearly outlined the enormous potential of the new generation of AMD RX Vega graphics cards, but was speculated on specific specifications.
Will NVIDIA Pascal overtake AMD Vega GPU?
From the above-mentioned presentation, however, it was obvious that AMD Vega uses HBM2 complex memory and a total of two chips. Thanks to this, a 2048-bit memory bus with great throughput is available. The very rough performance of the professional community is estimated at an incredible 12.5 TFLOPS. This way Vega will outperform the NVIDIA GTX 1080 , which offers the power of "only" 9 TFLOPS, and even the Titan X with 11 TFLOPS. At the CES trade fair, AMD representatives presented the latest DOOM in 4K resolution and Ultra setup. Everything was running like butter, and it was just a prototype card.
High-end AMD RX Vega GPU architecture
We will not hesitate and we can say that Vega will be a significant shift in the entire GPU market, according to all speculation. We like it because strong competition needs NVIDIA as a salt. On May 5, 2017, AMD released the first official information swallow with its pile of video charts for its upcoming RX Vega graphics chips. Unfortunately, it was rather a technological demonstration that clearly outlined the enormous potential of the new generation of AMD graphics cards, but it was rocking on specific specifications.
How much will the AMD RX Vega be more powerful than the Radeon RX 480?
The current most powerful GPU from AMD stays with the Radeon RX 480 . In contrast, the AMD Vega graphics chip would push the power limit by approximately 70%, which would be a very unique intergenerational shift.
Current news about GPU AMD RX Vega
The GDC 2017 conference has become the venue for a special event called Capsaicin. Right here, AMD has outlined some interesting new developments in its Vega GPU. It looks like we can finally start looking at the brand new Radeon RX Vega. The nearly two-hour slideshow also shows that Vega will be reserved for HBM2-equipped cards.
Record from Capsaicin conference on GDC 2017 by AMD Vega
The performance of the planned RX Vega cards did not reveal anything to AMD, but there were several innovations in the area of graphics computing. Interestingly, AMD Vega will be able to reach out through the PCI Express connector and HBM2 memory to make full use of the PC's operating memory. This makes the GPU work with much more data than normal.
We are pleased to see close cooperation between AMD and beta developers from Bethesda. The first title on which to sign this collaboration is the expected action game Prey .
Another interesting novelty is the support of Liquid Sky, which offers streaming games. These are rendered in large server rooms where the RX Vega chips just like the GPU. To play the latest games, you'll need a fast internet connection with minimal ping and a quiet PC with integrated graphics.
Not just AMD RX Vega graphics cards, AMD Ryzen processors already score in tests!
In addition to Vega graphics cards, AMD also introduced new AMD Ryzen processors based on the Zen architecture. In particular, the high-end AMD Ryzen 7 1800X promises to increase performance by many tens of percent over the older generation. As AMD Ryzen led the tests, you can find our review of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor , which we tested in games and benchmarks with Intel Core i7 6900K and 7700K processors. Similarly, a detailed test is scheduled for April when the cheaper AMD Ryzen 5 series of processors will appear.
Perhaps the fears of the upcoming AMD RX Vega have forced NVIDIA to put a surprisingly low price on the recently introduced GTX 1080 Ti . We believe, however, that AMD still has enough trumps in its sleeve and can shake the graphics card market. The release of the RX Vega is expected by the end of the first half of this year.
Source: videocardz.com and pcgamesn.com
