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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 21% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Best performance and best value in one card here β€” the clear recommendation if you can afford it.

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VS
AMD Radeon
RX Vega 64
Price
Β₯127,377
Performance
14/100
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+482% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 352-bit)
+14% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 3,584)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $63,512 JPY, $63,865 JPY less than the Radeon RX Vega 64 at $127,377 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 144%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $62,813 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $126,878 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 295W, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at 11GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX Vega 64 β€” that extra 3GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 21% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $63,865 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5844,096βœ“

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,480 MHzβœ“1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHzβœ“1,546 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity11 GBβœ“8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XHBM2
Memory Bus352-bit2048-bitβœ“
Memory Speed11 Gbpsβœ“1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/sβœ“483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 Wβœ“295 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Aug 2017