Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  AMD RX Vega 56 AMD Radeon RX 580
• GPU Chip
  Vega 10 XL Polaris 20 XT
• Execution units
  56 36
• Shader
  3584 2304
• Render Output Units
  64 32
• Texture Units
  256 144

Here is a comparison of memory configurations Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  8 GB 8 GB
• Memory Type
  HBM2 GDDR5
• Memory Speed
  0.8 GHz 2 GHz
• Memory Bandwith
  410 GB/s 256 GB/s
• Memory Interface
  2048 bit 256 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.208 GHz+ 4 % 1.257 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.512 GHz+ 3 % 1.439 GHz+ 7 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  280 W+ 33 % 185 W
• TDP (up)
  -- --
• Tjunction max
  -- --
• PCIe-Power
  2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  Axial Axial
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Fan 1
  2 x 100 mm 2 x 100 mm
• Noise (Idle)
  -- --
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Noise (Load)
  -- --

This section compares the connectivity options available on Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  -- 2.2
• HDMI Ports
  1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
• DP Ports
  3x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4
• DVI Ports
  -- 1
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- --

This section compares the technical specifications of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_1 12
• Raytracing
  No No
• DLSS / FSR
  No No
• LED
  No LED lighting GIGABYTE RGB Fusion

This section compares the support for video codecs on Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

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

This section compares the physical dimensions of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  282 mm 276 mm
• Height
  125 mm 134 mm
• Width
  50 mm 55 mm
• Width (Slots)
  3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  -- --

This section provides additional information about Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX Vega 56 and GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 580 XTR 8G. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q3/2017 Q4/2017
• Release price
  -- --
• Structure size
  14 nm 14 nm
• Part-no
  11276-01-40G GV-RX580XTRAORUS-8GD
• Documents
  data sheet data sheet