GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX Vega 64
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 36% 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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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX Vega 64
The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 36% 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, $11,035 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $138,412 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 25%. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $126,878 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $137,713 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 225W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 2080 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.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,944 | 4,096β |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | β |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | β |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHzβ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHzβ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bitβ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbpsβ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 483.8 GB/sβ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 Wβ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Aug 2017 |