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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 2048 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 295 W

MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.8

Performance

24.0%

4.2

Memory

12.0%

5.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £110

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 is a high-performance graphics card built on the 14nm 'Vega 10' architecture, featuring 4,096 stream processors, 64 compute units, and a boost clock speed of up to 1546 MHz. A standout characteristic is its 8GB of HBM2 memory on a massive 2048-bit bus, delivering an exceptional 484 GB/s of bandwidth that excels in high-resolution 4K gaming and memory-intensive compute tasks. Its main pros include strong raw computational performance (12.7 TFLOPS), native support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan, and compatibility with cost-effective FreeSync monitors. However, it is notable for its high power consumption with a 295W TDP requiring a minimum 750W power supply, and reference-style blower models can often run hot and loud under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of MSI Radeon RX Vega 64

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.1
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a technical score of 5.12 points, which is lower than that of 76.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.6
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

6,199 points
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 6199 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 59.7% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

12.66 TFLOPS
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 delivers 12.66 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 74% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

HBM2
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

2048 bit
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 uses a 2048 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 99.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

483.8 GB/s
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 483.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 52.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.5
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

295 W
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a TDP of 295 W, which is higher than that of 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

295 W
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295 W under peak load, which is higher than 71% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

750 W
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 62.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

280 mm
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 is 280 mm long, which is shorter than 52.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

127 mm
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 is 127 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,090 g
MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 weighs 1090 g, which is heavier than 56.6% of graphics cards.
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MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 vs the average graphics card

  • 1,792 bit wider memory bus
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (2,048 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (2,048 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.2048 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 more compute units
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.64 vs 40
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 72 more TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.256 vs 184
  • 4.82x cheaper
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).£110 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 8% higher memory bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (483.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (483.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.483.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 24 more compute units
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 more TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 1,792 bit wider memory bus
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (2,048 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8% higher memory bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (483.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 38.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,546 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 35.1% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,247 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 35% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 44.6% lower FP32 performance
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 90.1% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,890 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 46% slower VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (945 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 62.7% larger GPU die
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (495 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older OpenGL version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • Older shader model
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • 37.2% higher TDP
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (295 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 18 °C higher load temperature
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (85 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 10 dB noisier under load
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (45 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 72.7% higher idle power draw
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (19 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 38.2% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,546 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,546 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1546 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 35.1% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,247 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,247 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1247 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 90.1% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,890 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,890 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.1890 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 35% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (107.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.107.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
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What customers like about MSI Radeon RX Vega 64?

  • Strong gaming performance at 1440p and competitive 4K frame rates.
  • High-speed 8GB HBM2 memory provides significant bandwidth for high-resolution textures.
  • Support for AMD FreeSync, offering a more affordable adaptive sync ecosystem than G-Sync at the time.
  • Innovative High-Bandwidth Cache Controller (HBCC) allows for utilizing system RAM as additional VRAM.
  • Excellent compute performance, often outperforming rivals in non-gaming tasks and specific titles like Battlefield 1.

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX Vega 64?

  • Extremely high power consumption, often requiring at least a 750W high-quality PSU.
  • Significant heat generation and thermal throttling issues, especially with reference blower-style coolers.
  • Loud fan noise under heavy loads, which can be disruptive without headphones.
  • Lower performance efficiency compared to contemporary NVIDIA Pascal architecture cards.
  • Poor OpenGL support in certain legacy applications and emulators compared to NVIDIA counterparts.

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digitalfoundry.net
05/12/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 review Would you like a comparison of this MSI card against its GTX 1080Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. competitors...

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 delivers competitive 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming performance, positioning itself directly against Nvidia's GTX 1080. Architecturally, it is packed with cutting-edge features and premium HBM2 memory. Its strongest pros lie in its DirectX 12 performance. For instance, in Battlefield 1 running under DX12, it secures a significant 11-frame lead over the GTX...Read more

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hardwarecanucks.com
28/09/2017
AMD RX Vega 64 & Vega 56Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Performance Review

The AMD RX Vega 64 and Vega 56 graphics cards represent AMD's high-stakes attempt to challenge NVIDIA’s high-end Pascal architecture, utilizing the new 12.5 billion transistor Vega 10 core with Infinity Fabric and 8GB of HBM2 memory. In terms of performance, both cards post competitive benchmarks; the flagship Vega 64 trades blows evenly with the NVIDIA GTX 1080, showing particular...Read more

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techadvisor.com
16/09/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Review

Performance and Key Architecture The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 delivers a high-end graphics update that directly challenges the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 in both price and performance. Built on a 14nm process with 4,096 stream processors, a 1546 MHz boost clock, and 8GB of advanced HBM2 memory, it achieves a massive 484 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This architecture provides a 65% to 70%...Read more

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gamespot.com
16/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Review

The GameSpot AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 review characterizes the card as a strong competitor in the high-end market, launching at $499, which is $50 less than the Nvidia GTX 1080. It offers impressive performance-per-dollar, utilizing 8GB of HBM2 memory to excel at high resolutions and in FreeSync ecosystems. However, the card faces cons regarding high power consumption (295W TDP) and a...Read more

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techradar.com
14/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 marks a competitive return to the high-end graphics market, offering performance that directly rivals the Nvidia GTX 1080 at a slightly more affordable launch price. Built on AMD's Vega architecture, the card features 4,096 stream processors, 256 texture units, and 8GB of cutting-edge HBM2 video memory. In benchmarks and real-world gaming, the card excels...Read more

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techpowerup.com
14/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 8 GBGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechPowerUp review positions the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 8 GB as a high-end contender designed to compete with the Nvidia GTX 1080 at a $499 price point. Featuring 4,096 stream processors and HBM2 memory, the card excels in high-resolution gaming, supporting DirectX 12 and Vulkan with features like Enhanced Sync, while boasting a solid build with a metal backplate and dual-BIOS....Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
14/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 und RX Vega 56Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. im Test

Based on the Hardwareluxx review, the launch of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and RX Vega 56 represents AMD's highly anticipated attempt to challenge Nvidia's high-end dominance in the graphics market, riding on the momentum of their successful Ryzen processors. Built on a massive 484 mm² die with 12.5 billion transistors, the Vega 10 architecture features high-bandwidth HBM2 memory...Read more

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computerbase.de
14/08/2017
Radeon RX Vega 64 & 56 im Test: Der helle Stern wirft lange Schatten - ComputerBase

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Vega 56 arrive as AMD's long-awaited return to the high-end gaming market, targeting Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070 rather than competing with the top-tier GTX 1080 Ti. Built on the 14nm FinFET Vega 10 architecture, these cards carry 8GB of HBM2 memory and match the core configuration of the older Fiji architecture with 4,096 ALUs, while introducing...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
04/09/2017
Test • RADEON RX VEGA 64

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, launched in August 2017 to compete in the high-end enthusiastic market against Nvidia, features a large GPU architecture paired with advanced HBM2 memory. Tested across a refreshed benchmarking suite of 20 modern games, the review dives deep into its synthetic capabilities, power efficiency, thermal output, noise thresholds, and overclocking headroom. The...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
24/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 review evaluates AMD's 2017 flagship graphics card, built on the 14 nm FinFET Vega 10 architecture with 8GB of high-bandwidth HBM2 memory. The testing bench utilized an Intel Core i9-7900X and 32GB of DDR4 RAM to benchmark the GPU across 1080p, 2K, and 4K resolutions. Performance results were highly positive, delivering excellent framerates across all...Read more

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tvtech.it
12/08/2017
AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 e Radeon RX Vega 56, finalmente! - TVTech

The video review published by TVtech (the video channel of Hardware Upgrade) on August 12, 2017, evaluates the highly anticipated retail launch of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics cards. The review highlights their market positions as direct commercial responses to Nvidia's lineup. The flagship Vega 64 is priced to directly challenge the Nvidia GeForce GTX...Read more

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multiplayer.it
15/08/2017
Radeon RX Vega 64 - Multiplayer.it

The Radeon RX Vega 64 (air-cooled version) launched as AMD's high-end competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, delivering 12.66 TFLOPs of single-precision power, 4,096 stream processors, and 8GB of advanced, high-bandwidth HBM2 memory with a 484GB/s bandwidth. Built on a 14nm process, the card performs best at QHD (1440p) resolution, achieving over 70 FPS in The Witcher 3 and...Read more

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nl.hardware.info
14/08/2017
Benchmarks: Rise of the Tomb Raider (DX12) op Hardware Info Would you like a comparison of the thermal performance or power consumption specifically f...

The Hardware Info review of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and Vega 64 highlights a competitive return for AMD to the high-end gaming market, though it arrives with notable efficiency trade-offs. In terms of performance, both cards position themselves effectively against Nvidia's line-up. The lower-tier RX Vega 56 (featuring 3584 cores) serves as a direct, value-driven answer to the GTX...Read more

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tweakers.net
07/09/2017
AMD's RX Vega Liquid getest: de Vega-lineup compleet op Tweakers

The Tweakers review of the AMD RX Vega Liquid Cooled Edition identifies it as a faster alternative to the standard Vega 64, offering strong competition to the Nvidia GTX 1080, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The liquid cooling system provides superior thermal performance and lower noise levels compared to the air-cooled reference models. However, the card's significant...Read more

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