GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. But the Radeon RX Vega 64 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,355 CAD for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
$2,005 CAD
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+17% Boost Clock (1,815 MHz vs 1,546 MHz)
+3% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 483.8 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX Vega 64
Price
$650 CAD
Performance
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+33% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 3,072)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX Vega 64 currently lists from $650 CAD, $1,355 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $2,005 CAD. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~106% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $151 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $1,306 CAD above its $699 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 64 (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 64 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 64?

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 64 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $1,355 CAD over the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 64
ArchitectureTuringGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0724,096
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,650 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,815 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W295 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Aug 2017