GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. But the Radeon RX Vega 56 is the better value, undercutting it by $600 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,389
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+20% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
+9% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 409.6 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
€790
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+40% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 2,560)

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs Radeon RX Vega 56

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $790 EUR, $600 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at $1,389 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $890 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 56 (Turing vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 RTX 2070 SUPER or Radeon RX Vega 56?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX Vega 56 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 RTX 2070 SUPER worth the extra $600 EUR over the Radeon RX Vega 56?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 56
ArchitectureTuringGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5603,584
Ray Tracing Cores40
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps1.6 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s409.6 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERRadeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP215 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Aug 2017