GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX Vega 56, leading by roughly 42% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+18% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 409.6 GB/s)
+8% Boost Clock (1,582 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
Price
€790
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+482% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 352-bit)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 56

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $790 EUR against $1,004 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 11%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX Vega 56 pulls less power (210W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX Vega 56's 8GB can fall short.

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 56 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 56?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 56 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 42% 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 56?

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 GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $215 EUR over the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 56
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5843,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity11 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XHBM2
Memory Bus352-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Aug 2017