GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1080 is the clear winner, offering 265.8% better value than Radeon RX Vega 64.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out marginally faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,395 AED for the performance you get.
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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.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $815 AED, $2,395 AED less than the Radeon RX Vega 64 at $3,210 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~266% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $216 AED above its $599 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $2,711 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
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?
Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $2,395 AED over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Aug 2017 |