GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 560, leading by roughly 300% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 560
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 560 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 560 pulls less power (60W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 560's 2GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 560 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 560?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 300%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.