GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 56
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 75% up on the Radeon RX Vega 56. Value tips toward the Radeon RX Vega 56, though: $345 CAD cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 56
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 75% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $150 CAD against $495 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~89% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the lighter draw at 210W against the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 56 (Turing vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX Vega 56 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $345 CAD over the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,471 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 409.6 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 210 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Aug 2017 |