AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 vs AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX Vega 56 and the RX 480 8GB with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX Vega 56 is ~9% faster than the RX 480 8GB on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 480 8GB is 40% cheaper (launch price).
RX Vega 56
- Index (1080p)
- 22/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- Upscaling
- FSR
RX 480 8GB
- Index (1080p)
- 21/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $239 · ≈ €220
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RX Vega 56 | RX 480 8GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 25 | 23 | +9% |
| 1440p | 16 | 15 | +7% |
| 4K | 6 | 5 | +20% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX Vega 56 and RX 480 8GB: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX Vega 56 | RX 480 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 210W | 150W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 22 | 21 |
| Score 1440p | 16 | 15 |
| Score 4K | 8 | 7 |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $239 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX Vega 56 | RX 480 8GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 26FPS | 24FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 20FPS | 19FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 25FPS | 24FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Marathon | 25FPS | 24FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 22FPS | 21FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 27FPS | 25FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 25FPS | 24FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| 007 First Light | 25FPS | 24FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 21FPS | 20FPS | RX Vega 56 |
| Pathologic 3 | 30FPS | 29FPS | RX Vega 56 |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX Vega 56 with the RX 480 8GB.
Which is better, the RX Vega 56 or the RX 480 8GB?
On average at 1080p, the RX Vega 56 is 9% faster than the RX 480 8GB. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RX Vega 56 averages 6 FPS and the RX 480 8GB 5 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 9% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.