GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX TITAN X, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Radeon RX Vega 56
Price
Β£486
Perf Index
14%
Value Score
0.029
VRAM8GB HBM2
Thermal TDP210W
Price
Β£1,143
Perf Index
11%
Value Score
0.010
VRAM12GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP250W

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 56 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX Vega 56 starts at $486 GBP against $1,143 GBP for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX Vega 56 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 199%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $87 GBP above its $399 GBP MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $144 GBP above its $999 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws just 210W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern GCN 5.0 (Vega) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX Vega 56's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

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

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX Vega 56 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX Vega 56 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

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 GTX TITAN X worth the extra $657 GBP 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.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.