GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out significantly faster — about 29% 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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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 29% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 56. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX Vega 56 currently lists from $486 GBP, $63 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $549 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The Radeon RX Vega 56 still sits about $87 GBP above its $399 GBP 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.