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 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,620 MHz vs 1,471 MHz)
+9% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 409.6 GB/s)
Price
€790
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+56% Stream Processors (3,584 vs 2,304)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX Vega 56

The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $644 EUR, $145 EUR less than the Radeon RX Vega 56 at $790 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 53%. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $391 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 175W against 210W, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 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 or Radeon RX Vega 56?

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 better than the Radeon RX Vega 56?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 worth the extra $145 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX Vega 56
ArchitectureTuringGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,3043,584
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon RX Vega 56
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,156 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,471 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070Radeon 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 2070Radeon RX Vega 56
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W210 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Aug 2017