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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 79% 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
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 Ti
Price
Β₯142,589
Performance
25/100βœ“
VRAM
11 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+27% Bandwidth (616 GB/s vs 483.8 GB/s)
+6% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 4,096)
AMD Radeon
RX Vega 64
Price
Β₯127,377βœ“
Performance
14/100
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+482% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 352-bit)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 79% 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 $127,377 JPY, $15,212 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $142,589 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 60%. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $126,878 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $141,590 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 250W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 79% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $15,212 JPY over the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
ArchitectureTuringGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)4,352βœ“4,096
Ray Tracing Cores68β€”
Tensor / AI Cores544β€”

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,350 MHzβœ“1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,545 MHz1,546 MHzβœ“

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity11 GBβœ“8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
Memory Bus352-bit2048-bitβœ“
Memory Speed14 Gbpsβœ“1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth616 GB/sβœ“483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 Wβœ“295 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Aug 2017