GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out marginally faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,546 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+60% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 2,560)
+51% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)

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

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1080

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 295W, the GeForce GTX 1080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

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

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is marginally faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5604,096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XHBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W295 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Aug 2017