GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX Vega 56
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1080 is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 8% up on the Radeon RX Vega 56. Value tips toward the Radeon RX Vega 56, though: $1,861 SEK cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX Vega 56: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX Vega 56
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $6,851 SEK against $8,712 SEK for the GeForce GTX 1080. 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 $6,452 SEK above its $399 SEK MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $8,113 SEK above its $599 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 sips power at 180W next to the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 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 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $1,861 SEK over the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,471 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Aug 2017 |